Stabroek

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Georgetown, Guyana was known as Stabroek prior to 1812.
Municipal flag Stabroek
 
Location on map of Belgium
Coat of arms Location of Stabroek in the province of Antwerp
Geography
Country Belgium
Region Flag of Flanders Flemish Region
Community Flag of Flanders Flemish Community
Province Flag of Antwerp (province) Antwerp
Arrondissement Antwerp
Coordinates 51°20′N 04°22′E / 51.333, 4.367Coordinates: 51°20′N 04°22′E / 51.333, 4.367
Area 21.51 km²
Population (Source: NIS)
Population
– Males
– Females
- Density
17,589 (January 1, 2006)
49.89%
50.11%
818 inhab./km²
Economy
Unemployment rate 6.35% (January 1, 2006)
Mean annual income 14,969 €/pers. (2003)
Government
Mayor Alida De Bie (CD&V/Idee)
Governing parties CD&V/Idee, Open VLD, SP.A
Other information
Postal codes 2940
Area codes 03
Web address www.stabroek.be

Stabroek is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Antwerp. The municipality comprises the towns of Hoevenen and Stabroek proper. On December 31, 2006 Stabroek had a total population of 17,618. The total area is 21.51 km² which gives a population density of 818 inhabitants per km². In 2008 Stabroek will be celebrating it's 750 year old existence.

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