Breugel is a village in the Dutch province of North Brabant, in the municipality of Son en Breugel.

Breugel
Village
Clergy house
Breugel Location in the province of North Brabant in the Netherlands Show map of North Brabant Breugel Breugel (Netherlands) Show map of Netherlands
Coordinates: 51°31′N 5°31′E
Country	Netherlands
Province	North Brabant
Municipality	Son en Breugel
Area [1]
• Total	6.60 km2 (2.55 sq mi)
Elevation [2]	14 m (46 ft)
Population  (2021)[1]
• Total	4,820
• Density	730/km2 (1,900/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code	5694[1]
Dialing code	0499

Breugel lies east of the river Dommel and north of the Wilhelmina Canal.

History

The village was first mentioned in 1288 as Brogele, and means "enclosed area".[3]

The St Genoveva Church dates from the 15th century. It used to have a 25 metres (82 ft) tall tower, but was destroyed in a storm in 1800. In 1821, a much smaller tower built. It was renovated in 1960 and 1978.[4]

Breugel was home to 335 people in 1840.[4]

Gallery

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  St Genoveva Church
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  House in Breugel
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  Bridge in Breugel

References

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