Bree, Belgium Explained
| Bree |
| Namefr: | Brée |
| Type: | city |
| Map: | Bree Limburg Belgium Map.svg |
| Map-Legend: | Location of Bree in Limburg |
| Arms: | Blason ville be Bree.svg |
| Flag: | Flag of Bree.svg |
| Arrondissement: | Maaseik |
| Nis: | 72004 |
| Mayor: | Liesbeth van der Auwera (CD&V) |
| Majority: | CD&V, N-VA |
| Postal-Codes: | 3960 |
| Telephone-Area: | 089 |
| Web: | www.bree.be |
| Coordinates: | 51.1333°N 41°W |
| Population Demonym: | Breeë(r)naar |
Bree (in Dutch; Flemish pronounced as /ˈbreː/; French: Brée, in French pronounced as /bʁe/) is a city and municipality in the Flemish province of Limburg, Belgium. In December 2021, Bree had a total population of 16,097. The total area is which gives it a population density of . The mayor of Bree is Liesbeth van der Auwera.
Culture
Cultural center
- De Zeepziederij, the cultural center of Bree. This center was known till 2019 as the cultural center of De Breughel.
Musea
- Stadsmuseum Bree, located in the old town hall
- Rijtuigmuseum Bree
- De Gulden Tas, the smallest coffee roastery in Belgium, founded in 1995
Events
- The yearly Sint-Niklaasmarkt on 5 December, organized from the start of the 17th century
- The yearly Goat market which takes place on the first Monday after the first week of October. Many years ago the best goats were sold here, now it is a folklore-event
Climate
Climate in this area has mild differences between highs and lows, and there is adequate rainfall year-round. The Köppen Climate Classification subtype for this climate is "Cfb" (Marine West Coast Climate/Oceanic climate).[1]
Demographics
Bree had a population of 16,097 (7,991 men and 8,106 women) as of 6 December 2021, 9% of the population has a foreign nationality.[2]
Income
The average income in Bree is €18,659 per year[3] as of 2019.
Notable inhabitants
- Jaak Broekx, oldest man in Belgium from 2021 to 2023
- Kim Clijsters, tennis player, former WTA number 1
- Lei Clijsters, football player, father of Kim
- Thibaut Courtois, football player for Real Madrid and the Belgium national football team
- Gert Doumen, former football player
- Stefan Everts, motocross racer, 10-time Motocross World Champion
- Johnny Galecki, American actor, born in Bree; raised in the United States
- Bas Leinders, racing driver, tested for the Minardi Formula 1 team in 2004, born in Bree
- Max Verstappen, three time Formula One World Champion driver for Red Bull Racing
Twin towns – sister cities
Bree is twinned with:[4]
In addition, Bree established economic cooperation with Yangzhou, China.[4]
External links
Notes and References
- http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather-summary.php3?s=132541&cityname=Bree%2C+Limburg%2C+Belgium&units= Climate Summary for Bree, Belgium
- Web site: Bevolking naar nationaliteit. 2021-12-06. www.statistiekvlaanderen.be. nl.
- Web site: Bree Statbel. 2021-12-06. statbel.fgov.be.
- Web site: Verzusteringen. Bree. nl. 2023-09-11.
