Bree, Belgium
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| Country | .svg/27px-Flag_of_Belgium_(civil).svg.png){kind=small} Belgium |
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| Region |  Flemish Region |
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| Community | Flemish Community |
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| Province |  Limburg |
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| Arrondissement | Maaseik | |
| Coordinates | Coordinates: | |
| Area | 64.96 km² | |
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| Population – Males – Females - Density |
14,503 (January 1, 2006) 49.65% 50.35% 223 inhab./km² |
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| Unemployment rate | 8.23% (January 1, 2006) | |
| Mean annual income | 12,172 €/pers. (2003) | |
| Government | ||
| Mayor | Jaak Gabriëls | |
| Governing parties | Jong | |
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| Postal codes | 3960 | |
| Area codes | 089 | |
| Web address | www.bree.be | |
Bree is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Limburg. On January 1, 2006 Bree had a total population of 14,503. The total area is 64.96 km² which gives a population density of 223 inhabitants per km². The mayor of Bree is Jaak Gabriëls.
[edit] Famous inhabitants
- Pieter Brueghel the Elder, painter, said to be born in Bree
- Kim Clijsters, tennis player, former WTA number 1
[edit] Sister Cities
Bree is twinned with four cities around the world.
[edit] External links
- (Dutch) Official website
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