Maaskantje
| Maaskantje | |
|---|---|
| Village | |
| Coordinates: 52°39′42″N 5°22′9″E / 52.66167°N 5.36917°E | |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | North Brabant |
| Municipality | Sint-Michielsgestel |
Windmill De Pelikaan in Maaskantje
Maaskantje is a village in the Dutch province North Brabant. The village is part of the municipality Sint-Michielsgestel, south east of 's-Hertogenbosch.
The village has about 1600 inhabitants. Maaskantje is linked together with the village Den Dungen. Before 1996 Maaskantje was not part of the municipality Den Dungen but part of Sint-Michielsgestel. In 1996 Den Dungen also became part of Sint-Michielsgestel
The Comedy Central sketch show New Kids that takes place in the village has brought much tourism there.[1] The village's signs were stolen by New Kids fans, and as a result the municipality decided not to replace them.[2]
Coordinates: 51°39′42″N 5°22′9″E / 51.66167°N 5.36917°E
References
- ↑ "Maaskantje nu officieel toeristentrekpleister". Trouw (in Dutch). January 30, 2011. Retrieved September 25, 2011.
- ↑ "Alle borden Maaskantje gestolen". Hart van Nederland (in Dutch). December 29, 2009. Retrieved September 25, 2011.