Stabroek
Stabroek (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈstaːbruk]) is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Antwerp. The municipality comprises the towns of Hoevenen and Stabroek proper. In 2021, Stabroek had a total population of 18,680.[2] The total area is 21.51 km². In 2008 Stabroek celebrated its 750-year-old existence.
- Georgetown, Guyana was known as Stabroek prior to 1812.
Stabroek | |
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Flag Coat of arms | |
Location of Stabroek | |
Stabroek Location in Belgium
Location of Stabroek in the province of Antwerp | |
| Coordinates: 51°20′N 04°22′E | |
| Country | Belgium |
| Community | Flemish Community |
| Region | Flemish Region |
| Province | Antwerp |
| Arrondissement | Antwerp |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Henri Frans (N-VA) |
| • Governing party/ies | N-VA, CD&V |
| Area | |
| • Total | 21.42 km2 (8.27 sq mi) |
| Population (2018-01-01)[1] | |
| • Total | 18,529 |
| • Density | 870/km2 (2,200/sq mi) |
| Postal codes | 2940 |
| NIS code | 11044 |
| Area codes | 03 |
| Website | www.stabroek.be |
Famous Inhabitant
- Thomas Vermaelen, retired Belgian football player, currently assistant coach for the Belgium national football team
References
- "Wettelijke Bevolking per gemeente op 1 januari 2018". Statbel. Retrieved 9 March 2019.
- "Bevolking per statistische sector - Sector 11044". Statistics Belgium. Retrieved 10 May 2022.
External links
- Media related to Stabroek at Wikimedia Commons
- (in Dutch) Official website
- (in Dutch) Official website for the 750-year anniversary
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