Halder, Netherlands
Hamlet in North Brabant, Netherlands / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Halder is a hamlet in the Dutch province of North Brabant. It is located in the municipality of Sint-Michielsgestel, between the towns of Sint-Michielsgestel and Vught.[2]
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Halder | |
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Hamlet | |
Coordinates: 51°39′N 5°19′E | |
Country | Netherlands |
Province | North Brabant |
Municipality | Sint-Michielsgestel |
Area | |
• Total | 0.17 km2 (0.07 sq mi) |
Population (2021)[1] | |
• Total | 70 |
• Density | 410/km2 (1,100/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | 5271[1] |
Dialing code | 073 |
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The hamlet was first mentioned in 1087 as Herlar, and is a combination of "forest meadow" and "army". It takes its name from the castle.[3] Halder has place name signs. It was home to 312 people in 1840.[4]
Nieuw Herlaar Castle is a 19th century monastery, however it contains the 15th century tower of the old castle.[5]