Galder, Netherlands
Galder is a village in the Dutch province of North Brabant. It is located in the municipality of Alphen-Chaam 8 km south of the city of Breda.[3]
Galder | |
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Village | |
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  Galder Location in the province of North Brabant in the Netherlands  Galder Galder (Netherlands) | |
| Coordinates: 51°30′54″N 4°46′33″E | |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | North Brabant |
| Municipality | Alphen-Chaam |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.49 km2 (2.12 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 3.6 m (11.8 ft) |
| Population (2021)[1] | |
| • Total | 1,065 |
| • Density | 190/km2 (500/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 4855[1] |
| Dialing code | 076 |
History
The village was first mentioned in 1299 as Galre. It is possibly a name of a stream.[4] Galder started as a hamlet in a valley near a brook.[5]
The Saint Jacob's Chapel was built in 1468. The tower probably dates from 1517. In 1824, it was converted into a school and the tower and ceiling were lowered. In 1882, it was recommissioned as a church.[5]
Galder was home to 301 people in 1840.[6]
The Galderse Heide is a heath near the village. About 20 hectares (49 acres) are owned by the Ministry of Defence and sometimes used as a shooting range. There is a nature bath and a recreational area on nature area.[6]
Gallery
Street view
Galderse Heide
References
- "Kerncijfers wijken en buurten 2021". Central Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 14 April 2022.
- "Postcodetool for 4855AA". Actueel Hoogtebestand Nederland (in Dutch). Het Waterschapshuis. Retrieved 14 April 2022.
- ANWB Topografische Atlas Nederland, Topografische Dienst and ANWB, 2005.
- "Galder - (geografische naam)". Etymologiebank (in Dutch). Retrieved 14 April 2022.
- Chris Kolman & Ronald Stenvert (1997). Galder (in Dutch). Zwolle: Waanders. ISBN 90 400 9945 6. Retrieved 14 April 2022.
- "Galder". Plaatsengids (in Dutch). Retrieved 14 April 2022.
