Breda is a city in the Netherlands, located in the province of North Brabant in the southern part of the country. It lies near the border with Belgium, about 50 km (31 miles) south of Rotterdam, with Tilburg to the east and Roosendaal to the west.
Location Map of Breda, Netherlands
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Where is Breda Located?
Breda is a city in the Netherlands, located in the province of North Brabant in the southern part of the country. It lies near the border with Belgium, about 50 km (31 miles) south of Rotterdam, with Tilburg to the east and Roosendaal to the west.
The city covers an area of approximately 129.01 sq km (49.81 sq mi) and has a population of around 185,000 people based on recent estimates.
Breda is known for its historic center and cultural heritage, with key attractions including Grote Kerk, Breda Castle, Begijnhof, Valkenberg Park, Stedelijk Museum Breda, and Ginneken Market Square.
Breda, Netherlands Facts
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| City Name | Breda |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | North Brabant |
| Region | Southern Netherlands |
| Established | 1252 (city rights) |
| Population | ~185,000 |
| Total Area | 128.68 sq km (49.68 sq mi) |
| Population Density | ~1,440 people per sq km |
| Coordinates | 51.5719° N, 4.7683° E |
| Time Zone | Central European Time (CET, UTC+1) / Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2) |
| Postal Codes | 4800–4839 |
| Area Code | +31 76 |
| Major Waterways | Mark River, canals |
| Transportation | Major rail hub; Breda railway station connects key Dutch and international routes |
| Famous For | Historic city center, Breda Castle, vibrant nightlife |
| Top Attractions | Breda Castle, Grote Kerk, Begijnhof, Valkenberg Park |
| Official Website | breda.nl |
Distance from Breda to Major Cities in the Netherlands
- Breda to Amsterdam – 110 km (68 miles)
- Breda to Utrecht – 75 km (47 miles)
- Breda to Haarlem – 120 km (75 miles)
- Breda to The Hague – 75 km (47 miles)
- Breda to Rotterdam – 60 km (37 miles)
- Breda to Leiden – 85 km (53 miles)
- Breda to Delft – 75 km (47 miles)
- Breda to Eindhoven – 60 km (37 miles)
- Breda to Tilburg – 20 km (12 miles)
- Breda to Groningen – 260 km (162 miles)
- Breda to Zwolle – 140 km (87 miles)
- Breda to Arnhem – 115 km (71 miles)
- Breda to Nijmegen – 120 km (75 miles)
- Breda to Maastricht – 130 km (81 miles)
- Breda to Almere – 120 km (75 miles)
- Breda to Amersfoort – 105 km (65 miles)
- Breda to Apeldoorn – 130 km (81 miles)
- Breda to Enschede – 200 km (124 miles)
- Breda to Dordrecht – 35 km (22 miles)
- Breda to Leeuwarden – 240 km (149 miles)