Riethoven

Riethoven (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈrithoːvə(n)]) is a village in the Dutch province of North Brabant. It is located in the municipality of Bergeijk, about 15 km (9.3 mi) southwest of Eindhoven. The adjacent township of Walik is in general considered to be a part of Riethoven. Riethoven was originally called Rijthoven, but with time it changed into Riethoven. In Dutch The name means: farms at the Rijt, the Rijt being a river near the municipality.

Riethoven
Village
Former town hall
Former town hall
Flag of Riethoven
Flag
Coat of arms of Riethoven
Coat of arms
Riethoven is located in North Brabant
Riethoven
Riethoven
Location in North Brabant
Riethoven is located in Netherlands
Riethoven
Riethoven
Riethoven (Netherlands)
Riethoven is located in Europe
Riethoven
Riethoven
Riethoven (Europe)
Coordinates: 51°21′13″N 5°23′11″E
Country Netherlands
Province North Brabant
Municipality Bergeijk
Area
[1]
 • Total1.16 km2 (0.45 sq mi)
Elevation
[2]
28 m (92 ft)
Population
 (2021)[1]
 • Total1,850
 • Density1,600/km2 (4,100/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
5561[1]
Dialing code040

Riethoven was a separate municipality until 1997, when it became part of Bergeijk.[3]

The spoken language is Kempenlands (an East Brabantian dialect, which is very similar to Standard Dutch).[4]

Notable people
  • Bar in Riethoven
    Bar in Riethoven
  • St Willibrordus Church
    St Willibrordus Church
  • Bandstand
    Bandstand
  • Farm in Riethoven
    Farm in Riethoven

References
  1. "Kerncijfers wijken en buurten 2021". Central Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 15 April 2022.
  2. "Postcodetool for 5561AA". Actueel Hoogtebestand Nederland (in Dutch). Het Waterschapshuis. Retrieved 15 April 2022.
  3. Ad van der Meer and Onno Boonstra, Repertorium van Nederlandse gemeenten, KNAW, 2011.
  4. Jos & Cor Swanenberg: Taal in stad en land: Oost-Brabants, ISBN 9012090105
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