# Geldrop

> town in Geldrop-Mierlo, the Netherlands

**Wikidata**: [Q2636411](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2636411)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geldrop)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/geldrop

## Summary

Geldrop is a town in the municipality of Geldrop-Mierlo, in the province of North Brabant, the Netherlands. It has a long history, having existed as an independent municipality from 1812 until 2004, when it merged with Mierlo. As of the 2000 census, the town had a population of 28,001 and is recognized as a city that developed from a village core.

## Key Facts
- **Instance Of:** Town, city, cadastral populated place in the Netherlands; formerly a municipality of the Netherlands (1812–2004).
- **Location:** Located in the municipality of Geldrop-Mierlo, North Brabant, the Netherlands.
- **Coordinates:** Latitude 51.4222, Longitude 5.5578.
- **Area:** 13.35 square kilometres.
- **Elevation:** 11 metres above sea level.
- **Population:** Historical census data shows growth from 1,443 in 1815 to 28,001 in 2000 (the preferred, most recent census figure provided).
- **Postal Codes:** 5660–5667.
- **Time Zone:** UTC+01:00.
- **Demonym:** Geldroppenaar or Geldropper.
- **Aliases:** Gueldorp, 海尔德罗普, 盖尔罗普.
- **Municipal Merger:** The independent municipality of Geldrop ceased to exist on January 1, 2004, when it merged with Mierlo to form Geldrop-Mierlo.
- **CBS Municipality Code (historical):** 0781.
- **Amsterdam Code:** 10529.
- **BAG Residence ID:** 1126.

## FAQs

**Where is Geldrop located?**
Geldrop is a town in the southern Netherlands, within the province of North Brabant. Since 2004, it has been part of the municipality of Geldrop-Mierlo.

**What was the historical population of Geldrop?**
Geldrop has experienced significant population growth over two centuries. Census records show the population increased from 1,443 in 1815 to 28,001 in 2000, with notable growth periods in the 20th century.

**Is Geldrop considered a city or a town?**
Geldrop is classified as both a town and a city. Historical sources describe it as a "city" that originated from a village core ("Stad ontstaan uit dorpskern").

**What are some unique identifiers for Geldrop?**
Geldrop has numerous international identifiers, including a Woeid (729355), a Geonames ID (2755619), a MusicBrainz Area ID (58addc59-a5c2-4ee7-a614-daa4c6f73d2f), and a Library of Congress Authority ID (n82151035).

## Why It Matters

Geldrop is significant as a case study in Dutch municipal reorganization, representing the broader trend of smaller municipalities merging to form more efficient administrative units. Its detailed and well-documented demographic history, with census data available from 1815 onwards, provides valuable insight into the population dynamics and development of a typical Dutch town over two centuries. The town's recognition as a city that evolved from a village core highlights its historical importance and growth within the region of North Brabant.

## Notable For
- Possessing a continuous and detailed record of population changes from 1815 to 2000, as documented by the Data Archiving and Networked Services (DANS).
- Being part of a key municipal merger in 2004, forming the new entity of Geldrop-Mierlo.
- Having a distinct cultural identity, evidenced by its own demonym (Geldroppenaar), coat of arms, and flag.

## Body

### Classification and Status
Geldrop is primarily identified as a town and a city. It is also classified as a "cadastral populated place in the Netherlands." Historically, it was an independent municipality from January 1, 1812, until its dissolution and merger into the new municipality of Geldrop-Mierlo on January 1, 2004.

### Geography
- **Area:** The town covers an area of 13.35 square kilometres.
- **Coordinates:** It is located at 51.4222° N, 5.5578° E.
- **Elevation:** The average elevation is 11 metres above sea level.
- **Administrative Location:** Geldrop is located within the municipality of Geldrop-Mierlo in the province of North Brabant, the Netherlands.

### Demographic History
Geldrop's population has been meticulously recorded through censuses. The following data points, sourced from the Data Archiving and Networked Services (DANS), chart its growth:
- 1815: 1,443
- 1840: 1,730
- 1849: 1,753
- 1859: 1,780
- 1869: 2,162
- 1879: 2,438
- 1889: 2,582
- 1899: 2,522
- 1909: 2,757
- 1920: 3,686
- 1930: 8,953
- 1947: 12,762
- 1960: 19,420
- 1971: 28,222
- 1980: 26,576
- 1990: 25,942
- 2000: 28,001 (This is the preferred, most recent census figure provided)

### Identifiers and Codes
Geldrop has a wide array of identifiers used by different databases and services:
- **Postal Code:** Ranges from 5660 to 5667.
- **CBS Code:** The historical municipality code was 0781.
- **BAG Residence ID:** 1126 (as of 2021).
- **International IDs:** 
    - Woeid: 729355
    - Geonames ID: 2755619
    - VIAF ID: 158303769
    - Freebase ID: /m/02p5rrl
    - MusicBrainz Area ID: 58addc59-a5c2-4ee7-a614-daa4c6f73d2f
    - Library of Congress Authority ID: n82151035
    - Yale LUX ID: place/09566471-bc31-4bb9-93cc-39911215e056
- **Archival Codes:** 
    - Amsterdam Code: 10529
    - Who's on First ID: 101754575
    - OpenStreetMap Relation ID: 162909

### Cultural Identity
- **Demonym:** A person from Geldrop is called a Geldroppenaar or a Geldropper.
- **Heraldry:** The town has its own coat of arms (`coat of arms of Geldrop`) and a flag (`Geldrop_vlag.svg`).
- **Aliases:** Alternative names for the town include Gueldorp, 海尔德罗普 (Chinese), and 盖尔罗普 (Chinese).

### Online Presence and Categories
- **Wikipedia:** The entity has Wikipedia pages in multiple languages, including arz, bg, ceb, en, es, et, fa, fr, it, ku, mk, nl, pl, szl, uk, zea, and zh_min_nan.
- **Commons:** There is a dedicated Wikimedia Commons category for Geldrop.
- **Wikidata Sitelinks:** The entity has 21 sitelinks across different Wikimedia projects.
- **RKD Thesaurus ID:** 2644.

### Governance History
The head of the local government for the former municipality was the Mayor of Geldrop. The municipality's existence is documented in sources like the "DANS repertorium Nederlandse gemeenten 2011" and the website gemeentegeschiedenis.nl.

## References

1. [Source](https://dans.knaw.nl/nl/over/organisatie-beleid/publicaties/DANSrepertoriumnederlandsegemeenten2011.pdf)
2. [Source](https://gemeentegeschiedenis.nl)
3. [Woonplaatsen in Nederland 2021](https://www.cbs.nl/nl-nl/cijfers/detail/84992NED)
4. Virtual International Authority File
5. MusicBrainz
6. [Source](https://easy.dans.knaw.nl/ui/datasets/id/easy-dataset:76773/tab/2)
7. [Source](https://datasets.iisg.amsterdam/dataset.xhtml?persistentId=hdl:10622/RPBVK4)
8. Flickr Shapefiles Public Dataset 2.0
9. GeoNames
10. Google Maps
11. [archINFORM](https://www.archinform.net/service/wd_aiort.php)
12. FactGrid
13. National Library of Israel Names and Subjects Authority File