Geeren-Noord
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Geeren-Noord | |
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Neighbourhood | |
 Community Center of Geeren-Noord | |
 Flag | |
 Location of Geeren-Noord within Breda in pink | |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | North Brabant |
| Municipality | Breda |
| City | Breda |
| Established | 1967 |
| Area | |
• Total | 0.49 km2 (0.19 sq mi) |
| • Land | 0.45 km2 (0.17 sq mi) |
| • Water | 0.04 km2 (0.015 sq mi) |
| Population (2025) | |
• Total | 2,675 |
| • Density | 5,900/km2 (15,000/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (+1) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (+2) |
| Postal code | 4827 |
| Area codes | 076 |
Geeren-Noord is a neighbourhood of Breda with 2,675 inhabitants (2025).[1]
Geeren-Noord borders Geeren-Zuid, Wisselaar, Biesdonk and Waterdonken.
Geeren-Noord was built between 1967 and 1969. Before that, the area already had the name Geeren. Geeren-Noord is a neighbourhood consisting of mostly high-rise buildings, just like many other neighbourhoods built in the same years.[2]
Demographics
Geeren-Noord has 2,675 inhabitants. As seen in the table below, most people are working-age adults.
| Age group | Amount in numbers | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 0-15 | 395 | 14.8% |
| 15-25 | 370 | 13.8% |
| 25-45 | 710 | 26.5% |
| 45-65 | 700 | 26.2% |
| 65 and older | 505 | 18.9% |
63,2% of inhabitants are born in the Netherlands, 36,8% is born outside of the Netherlands.
77,2% of immigrants are born outside of Europe, 22,8% of immigrants are born inside of Europe.