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Sint Willebrord | |
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Town | |
Coordinates: 51°33′1″N4°35′30″E / 51.55028°N 4.59167°E Coordinates: 51°33′1″N4°35′30″E / 51.55028°N 4.59167°E | |
Country | Netherlands |
Province | North Brabant |
Municipality | Rucphen |
Area | |
• Total | 4.34 km2 (1.68 sq mi) |
Elevation | 9 m (30 ft) |
Population (2021) [1] | |
• Total | 9,390 |
• Density | 2,200/km2 (5,600/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | 4711 [1] |
Dialing code | 0165 |
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