Willebroek
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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 |  Antwerp |
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| Arrondissement | Mechelen | |
| Coordinates | Coordinates: | |
| Area | 27.41 km² | |
| Population (Source: NIS) | ||
| Population – Males – Females - Density |
23,044 (January 1, 2006) 48.88% 51.12% 841 inhab./km² |
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| Unemployment rate | 9.69% (January 1, 2006) | |
| Mean annual income | 13,340 €/pers. (2003) | |
| Government | ||
| Mayor | Marc De Laet (sp.a) | |
| Governing parties | sp.a, CD&V | |
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| Postal codes | 2830 | |
| Area codes | 03 | |
| Web address | www.willebroek.be | |
Willebroek (old spelling: Willebroeck) is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Antwerp. The municipality comprises the towns of Blaasveld, Heindonk, Tisselt, Klein Willebroek and Willebroek proper. On January 1, 2006 Willebroek had a total population of 23,044. The total area is 27.41 km² which gives a population density of 841 inhabitants per km².
Willebroek is also home to the Kanaalfeesten, a yearly festival that takes place throughout the town which includes live concerts (mostly of local bands) and general festival attractions, like a mini roller coaster, a duck shoot, etc.
[edit] External links
- Official website - Available only in Dutch
- Local history & dialect website - Available only in Dutch
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