The Province of Noord-Brabant

Noord-Brabant is a province of the Netherlands centrally positioned between the port cities of Rotterdam and Antwerp and the German Ruhr area.

Organisation of the administration
The current 68 munipalities are in many cases the result of an ongoing process of mergers and fusions of several smaller villages that have been independent in the past. The five larger cities in the heart of the province - Breda, Eindhoven, Helmond, 's-Hertogenbosch and Tilburg - form the second urban network of the Netherlands: Brabantstad

A brief history of Noord-Brabant

“Noord” means North and this leads to people asking whether there also is a South-Brabant. History provides the answer.

Facts and figures

General information on demographics, economy, education, etc...

Getting there and away

How to get to the Administration in 's-Hertogenbosch, wether by car or by public transport.

Investment opportunities

Potential investors can call on the Noord-Brabant Development Agency (BOM) for advice and professional services.

Smart care

Using ICT to support care at home is a promising solution.

About the people of Noord-Brabant

Most other Dutch consider the people of Noord-Brabant to be easy-going and willing to spend time on you.

Her Majesty's Governor and Provincial Executive

Her Majesty's Governor represents the province. He is the chairperson of the Provincial Executive.

International cooperation

Currently the Provincial Government is involved in cooperations with several regions in various countries worldwide.

The Provincial Council

The Provincial Council is the general administration of the province and as such represents the Brabant population.

Cross-border cooperation

Brabant looks beyond its borders and cooperates with its neighbouring regions in many fields of policy.

Noord-Brabant and the European Union

The influence of the European Union on the activities of lower governments, i.e. those of the provinces, is increasing.