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. In 2021, Berlare had a total population of 15,222.[2]
Berlare | |
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 Flag  Coat of arms | |
Location of Berlare  | |
  Berlare Location in Belgium
Location of Berlare in East Flanders  | |
| Coordinates: 51°01′30″N 04°00′09″E / 51.02500°N 4.00250°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, N-VA |
| Area | |
| • Total | 38.23 km2 (14.76 sq mi) |
| Population (2018-01-01)[1] | |
| • Total | 14,849 |
| • Density | 390/km2 (1,000/sq mi) |
| Postal codes | 9290 |
| NIS code | 42003 |
| Area codes | 09, 052 |
| Website | www.berlare.be |
History
editIt was where the 1798 rebellion against French rule, known as the "Peasants' War" began in 1798.
Places of interest
edit- The church of Saint Martin and a 17th-century pillory in the center of Berlare proper. The Castle of Berlare, also in the town centre, 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.
Gallery
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Saint Martin's in Berlare -
The Bareldonk Chapel in the village Donk -
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The Donkmeer is a regional tourist attraction
Notable people
edit- 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
- Cecile Bombeek, serial killer
Sports
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- BrigandZe Rugby Compagnie (2008)[3]
References
edit- ^ "Wettelijke Bevolking per gemeente op 1 januari 2018". Statbel. Retrieved 9 March 2019.
- ^ "Bevolking per statistische sector - Sector 42003". Statistics Belgium. Retrieved 9 May 2022.
- ^ "BrigandZe". BrigandZe.be (in Flemish). Retrieved 9 March 2024.
External links
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Media related to Berlare at Wikimedia Commons- Official website (in Dutch)
