What is the population of Wijk en Aalburg, North Brabant?

Wijk en Aalburg has a population of approximately 6,332 according to the latest available open data.

Where is Wijk en Aalburg, North Brabant located?

Wijk en Aalburg is located in North Brabant, Netherlands, at approximate coordinates 51.7564°, 5.1283°.

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Wijk en Aalburg

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Wijk en Aalburg

Total population

6,332

Coordinates51.76°, 5.13°

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Overview

Wijk en Aalburg is a village in the Dutch province of North Brabant. It is located in the municipality of Altena, about 15 km northwest of 's-Hertogenbosch.

History & geography

History

Aalburg was first mentioned in 889 as Alburch. The etymology is unclear. Wijk was first mentioned in 1208 as Wic and means "neighbourhood". Both villages developed along the Afgedamde Maas in the Middle Ages and merged into a single settlement. The villages were frequently flooded. The tower of the Dutch Reformed church of Aalburg probably dates from the 14th century. The church has been extensively modified in 1630. The church of Wijk is a basilica-like structure which was extensively altered in the 18th century. In 2019, it was merged into Altena.

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