Berlare Explained
| Berlare |
| Map: | Berlare East-Flanders Belgium Map.svg |
| Map-Legend: | Location of Berlare in East Flanders |
| Arms: | Blason ville be Berlare.svg |
| Flag: | Flag of Berlare.svg |
| Arrondissement: | Dendermonde |
| Nis: | 42003 |
| Pyramid-Date: | 1 January 2006 |
| 0-19: | 22.02 |
| 20-64: | 61.25 |
| 65: | 16.73 |
| Foreigners: | 0.96 |
| Foreigners-Date: | 1 July 2005 |
| Mayor: | Katja Gabriëls (Open VLD) |
| Majority: | Open VLD, N-VA |
| Postal-Codes: | 9290 |
| Telephone-Area: | 09, 052 |
| Web: | www.berlare.be |
| Coordinates: | 51.025°N 4.0025°W |
Berlare (in Dutch; Flemish pronounced as /ˈbɛrlaːrə/) is a municipality located in the Belgian province of East Flanders. The municipality comprises the towns of Berlare proper, and, as well as the village . 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.[1]
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 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 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.
Notable people
- 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
- , theater, opera, musical and TV director
- Cecile Bombeek, serial killer
Sports
Notes and References
- Web site: Bevolking per statistische sector - Sector 42003 . Statistics Belgium . 9 May 2022 .
- Web site: BrigandZe . BrigandZe.be . 9 March 2024 . nl-BE.
