Willebroek

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Municipal flag Willebroek
 
Location on map of Belgium
Coat of arms Location of Willebroek 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 Mechelen
Coordinates 51°04′N 04°22′E / 51.067, 4.367Coordinates: 51°04′N 04°22′E / 51.067, 4.367
Area 27.41 km²
Population (Source: NIS)
Population
– Males
– Females
- Density
23,044 (January 1, 2006)
48.88%
51.12%
841 inhab./km²
Economy
Unemployment rate 9.69% (January 1, 2006)
Mean annual income 13,340 €/pers. (2003)
Government
Mayor Marc De Laet (sp.a)
Governing parties sp.a, CD&V
Other information
Postal codes 2830
Area codes 03
Web address www.willebroek.be

Willebroek (old spelling: Willebroeck) is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Antwerp. The municipality comprises the towns of Blaasveld, Heindonk, Tisselt, Klein Willebroek and Willebroek proper. On January 1, 2006 Willebroek had a total population of 23,044. The total area is 27.41 km² which gives a population density of 841 inhabitants per km².

Willebroek is also home to the Kanaalfeesten, a yearly festival that takes place throughout the town which includes live concerts (mostly of local bands) and general festival attractions, like a mini roller coaster, a duck shoot, etc.

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