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. On December 31, 2006 Stabroek had a total population of 17,618. The total area is 21.51 km² which gives a population density of 818 inhabitants per km². In 2008 Stabroek celebrated its 750-year-old existence.
Ravenhof castle in Stabroek-Putte
- Georgetown, Guyana was known as Stabroek prior to 1812.
Stabroek | |
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 Flag  Coat of arms | |
  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 | Rik Frans (N-VA) |
| • Governing party/ies | N-VA, CD&V |
| Area | |
| • Total | 21.51 km2 (8.31 sq mi) |
| Population (2018-01-01)[1] | |
| • Total | 18,529 |
| • Density | 860/km2 (2,200/sq mi) |
| Postal codes | 2940 |
| Area codes | 03 |
| Website | www.stabroek.be |
Famous inhabitants
- Thomas Vermaelen, football player currently playing for Vissel Kobe
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References
- "Wettelijke Bevolking per gemeente op 1 januari 2018". Statbel. Retrieved 9 March 2019.
External links
- (in Dutch) Official website
- (in Dutch) Official website for the 750-year anniversary
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