Heesch, Netherlands

Heesch (Dutch pronunciation: [ɦeːs]) is a village in the Dutch province of North Brabant. Heesch is next to the village Vinkel [nl]. It is located in the municipality of Bernheze, about 3 km south of Oss. ^[1]

Heesch
The former town hall of Heesch
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Coordinates: 51°44′N 5°32′E
Country	Netherlands
Province	North Brabant
Municipality	Bernheze
First mentioned	1191
Population  (1 January 2007)
• Total	12,547
Postcode	5384
Area code	0412
Website	www.heesch.nl

Heesch was a separate municipality until 1994, when it merged with Heeswijk-Dinther and Nistelrode. The new municipality was originally called "Heesch", but changed its name to "Bernheze" in 1995.^[2]