# Rosmalen

> village in 's-Hertogenbosch, the Netherlands

**Wikidata**: [Q2001490](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2001490)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rosmalen)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/rosmalen

## Summary

Rosmalen is a village and populated place located within the municipality of 's-Hertogenbosch in the Netherlands. With a population of 31,219 residents and covering an area of 31.25 square kilometers, it has been administratively part of 's-Hertogenbosch since January 1, 1996. The settlement's earliest written record dates back to 815, making it a location with significant historical documentation spanning over a millennium.

## Key Facts

- **Location**: Village in 's-Hertogenbosch, Netherlands (part of municipality since January 1, 1996)
- **Population**: 31,219 residents
- **Area**: 31.25 square kilometers
- **Coordinates**: 51.716666666667°N, 5.3666666666667°E
- **Timezone**: UTC+01:00
- **Postal Codes**: 5240–5249
- **Earliest Written Record**: 815
- **Demonym**: Rosmalenaar
- **Official Website**: http://www.rosmalenpage.nl
- **Classifications**: City, village, and cadastral populated place in the Netherlands
- **Bordering Areas**: Maren-Kessel, Nuland, Vinkel, Berlicum, Den Dungen, and Q2766547
- **Wikipedia Languages**: Available in 17 languages including English, Dutch, German, French, and Japanese
- **Administrative ID**: BAG residence ID 1596

## FAQs

**What administrative region is Rosmalen part of?**
Rosmalen is part of the municipality of 's-Hertogenbosch in the Netherlands. This administrative arrangement began on January 1, 1996.

**How large is Rosmalen in terms of area and population?**
Rosmalen covers 31.25 square kilometers and has a population of 31,219 people.

**What is the historical significance of Rosmalen?**
Rosmalen has documented history dating back to 815, which is its earliest written record. This makes it a settlement with over 1,200 years of recorded history.

**What are people from Rosmalen called?**
Residents of Rosmalen are referred to as "Rosmalenaar," which is the official demonym for the village.

**Where can I find more information about Rosmalen online?**
Rosmalen has an official website at http://www.rosmalenpage.nl and maintains Wikipedia pages in 17 different languages including English, Dutch, German, French, and Japanese.

## Why It Matters

Rosmalen represents an important population center within the 's-Hertogenbosch municipality. With over 31,000 residents, it serves as a significant residential area in the Netherlands. Its administrative consolidation with 's-Hertogenbosch in 1996 reflects broader municipal reorganization trends in the Netherlands during that period. The village's extensive documentation across multiple international databases, identifiers, and Wikipedia languages indicates its recognized status as a notable Dutch settlement. Its historical record dating to 815 places it among the older documented settlements in the region, contributing to the cultural and historical heritage of the North Brabant province.

## Notable For

- Historical documentation spanning over 1,200 years (earliest record: 815)
- Significant population center with over 31,000 residents
- Multi-language Wikipedia presence across 17 languages
- Extensive cataloging in international databases and identifier systems
- Distinct civic identity including its own flag, coat of arms, and demonym
- Strategic location within the 's-Hertogenbosch municipality

## Body

### Geography and Location

Rosmalen is situated at coordinates 51.716666666667°N, 5.3666666666667°E in the province of North Brabant, Netherlands. The settlement encompasses an area of 31.25 square kilometers and operates within the UTC+01:00 timezone. Its postal code range spans from 5240 to 5249.

The village shares borders with several neighboring areas: Maren-Kessel, Nuland, Vinkel, Berlicum, Den Dungen, and another location identified as Q2766547.

### Administrative Status

Since January 1, 1996, Rosmalen has been administratively incorporated into the municipality of 's-Hertogenbosch. This status is documented by Statistics Netherlands (CBS) in their "Woonplaatsen in Nederland 2021" publication. The settlement holds a BAG (Basic Registration of Addresses and Buildings) residence ID of 1596.

Rosmalen is classified under multiple administrative categories: as a city, a village, and as a cadastral populated place in the Netherlands. The UN/LOCODE system designates it as NLRMA.

### Demographics and Identity

The population of Rosmalen stands at 31,219 residents. People from Rosmalen are officially known as "Rosmalenaar," which serves as the demonym for the settlement.

### Historical Record

The earliest written record of Rosmalen dates to 815, establishing over twelve centuries of documented history for the settlement. This early documentation appears in Russian Wikipedia sources.

### Civic Symbols

Rosmalen maintains distinct civic emblems including:
- An official flag (Rosmalen vlag)
- A coat of arms specific to the village
- An official seal

Visual representations of the settlement include welcome signage, a place name sign, and a locator map showing its position within 's-Hertogenbosch.

### Digital Presence and Documentation

Rosmalen maintains extensive documentation across numerous international identifier systems:

**Library and Cataloging Systems:**
- Library of Congress Authority ID: n81102553
- GND ID (German National Library): 4290378-6
- VIAF ID (Virtual International Authority File): 125501616
- National Library of Israel J9U ID: 987007555184405171

**Geographic Databases:**
- GeoNames ID: 2747910
- Who's On First ID: 101754587
- OpenStreetMap Relation ID: 162799
- GNS Unique Feature ID: -2152384
- WOEID (Yahoo Where On Earth ID): 733063

**Other Identifier Systems:**
- Freebase ID: /m/06m3c
- SNARC ID: 1512
- RKD Thesaurus ID: 7780
- ArchInform Location ID: 15585
- MusicBrainz Area ID: 85c4d310-a753-4ade-9372-e25eeac8845b
- Wikikids ID: Rosmalen_(plaats)

The settlement maintains a sitelink count of 18 across Wikimedia projects and has a dedicated Commons category for media files.

### Wikipedia and Wikimedia Coverage

Rosmalen has Wikipedia articles in 17 languages: Cebuano, German, English, Persian, French, Italian, Japanese, Dutch, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Ukrainian, Urdu, Vietnamese, Chinese, and Min Nan Chinese. The main Wikipedia title is "Rosmalen" and the topic's main category on Wikimedia Commons is "Category:Rosmalen."

A category for associated people exists as "Category:People from Rosmalen," documenting notable individuals connected to the settlement.

### Online Resources

The official website for Rosmalen is http://www.rosmalenpage.nl. The FactGrid item ID references Count Julius von Zech-Burkersroda, indicating possible historical connections to nobility or archival documentation.

## References

1. [Woonplaatsen in Nederland 2021](https://www.cbs.nl/nl-nl/cijfers/detail/84992NED)
2. Virtual International Authority File
3. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013
4. MusicBrainz
5. Flickr Shapefiles Public Dataset 2.0
6. GeoNames
7. [Source](https://service.unece.org/trade/locode/nl.htm)
8. [archINFORM](https://www.archinform.net/service/wd_aiort.php)
9. National Library of Israel Names and Subjects Authority File