Berlare
| Berlare | |||
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  Berlare Location in Belgium | |||
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Location of Berlare in East Flanders  | |||
| Coordinates: 51°01′N 04°00′E / 51.017°N 4.000°ECoordinates: 51°01′N 04°00′E / 51.017°N 4.000°E | |||
| Country | Belgium | ||
| Community | Flemish Community | ||
| Region | Flemish Region | ||
| Province | East Flanders | ||
| Arrondissement | Dendermonde | ||
| Government | |||
| • Mayor | Katja Gabriëls (Open VLD) | ||
| • Governing party/ies | Open VLD, sp.a | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 37.82 km2 (14.60 sq mi) | ||
| Population (1 January 2013)[1] | |||
| • Total | 14,690 | ||
| • Density | 390/km2 (1,000/sq mi) | ||
| Postal codes | 9290 | ||
| Area codes | 09, 052 | ||
| Website | www.berlare.be | ||
Berlare (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈbɛrlaːrə]) is a municipality located in the Belgian province of East Flanders. The municipality comprises the towns of Berlare proper, Overmere and Uitbergen, as well as the village Donk. The Donkmeer, a large lake and a regional tourist attraction, is located centrally in the municipality. On January 1, 2012, Berlare had a total population of 14,690.
History
It was where the 1798 rebellion against French rule, known as the " Peasants' War" began in 1798.
Places of interest
- The church of Saint Martin and a 17th-century pillory in the center of Berlare proper. The Castle of Berlare, also in the town center, was opened to the public in 2012.
- The Bareldonk Chapel, built in the 14th century and expanded in 1774 in Rococo style, is situated in Donk. There is a Way of the Cross and calvary with sculptures by Aloïs De Beule next to the chapel.
- The Donkmeer is a lake, about 86 ha in size, that came into existence through the harvesting of peat.
- Recreation area Nieuwdonk.
- Forested areas with trails include Berlare Broek and the Gratiebossen.
- Riekend Rustpunt is a very small museum about the historic river transport of manure from the city to the countryside.
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Saint Martin's in Berlare
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The Bareldonk Chapel in the village Donk
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The Donkmeer is a regional tourist attraction
Famous inhabitants
- Tjörven De Brul, soccer player
- Fred De Bruyne, cyclist and TV commentator
- Karel De Gucht, politician
- Paul Cammermans, film director and actor
- Yves Van Der Straeten, soccer player
- Preben Van Hecke, cyclist
- Frank Van Laecke, theater, opera, musical and TV director
- Jarno Van Mingeroet, cyclist
References
- ↑ Population per municipality on 1 January 2013 (XLS; 607.5 KB)
External links
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Media related to Berlare at Wikimedia Commons - Official website (Dutch)
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