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  Berlaar
Location in Belgium
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| Sovereign state |  Belgium |
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| Region |  Flemish Region |
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| Community | Flemish Community |
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| Province |  Antwerp |
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| Arrondissement | Mechelen | ||
| Coordinates | 51°07′0″N 04°39′0″E / 51.116667°N 4.65°ECoordinates: 51°07′0″N 04°39′0″E / 51.116667°N 4.65°E | ||
| Area | 24.57 km² | ||
| Population – Males – Females – Density |
10,612 (2006-01-01) 49.65% 50.35% 432 inhab./km² |
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| Unemployment rate | 7.82% (1 January 2006) | ||
| Mean annual income | €12,979/pers. (2003) | ||
| Mayor | Walter Horemans (CD&V) | ||
| Governing parties | CD&V, independent | ||
| Postal codes | 2590 | ||
| Area codes | 03, 015 | ||
| Website | www.berlaar.be | ||
Berlaar is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Antwerp. The municipality comprises the towns of Berlaar proper and Gestel (Berlaar). On January 1, 2006 Berlaar had a total population of 10,612. The total area is 24.57 km² which gives a population density of 432 inhabitants per km².
History
The current municipality of Berlaar was founded on 1 January 1965. Berlaar is actually a fusion of the former municipality Gestel and the Core of Berlaar itself. Berlaar is a part of the Belgische Kempen.
External links
- Official website (Dutch only)
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