Berlare
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 Berlare
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| Coordinates: 51°01′N 04°00′E / 51.017°N 4°E | |||
| Country | Belgium | ||
| Region | Flemish Region | ||
| Community | Flemish Community | ||
| Province | East Flanders | ||
| Arrondissement | Dendermonde | ||
| Government | |||
| • Mayor | Karel De Gucht (VLD) | ||
| • Governing party/ies | VLD | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 37.82 km2 (14.6 sq mi) | ||
| Population (1 January 2010)[1] | |||
| • Total | 14,569 | ||
| • Density | 385.2/km2 (997.7/sq mi) | ||
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| • Foreigners | 0.96% (1 July 2005) | ||
| Postal codes | 9290 | ||
| Area codes | 09 - 052 | ||
| Website | www.berlare.be | ||
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Berlare is a municipality located in the Belgian province of East Flanders. The municipality comprises the towns of Berlare proper, Overmere and Uitbergen. On January 1, 2006 Berlare had a total population of 14,092. The total area is 37.82 km² which gives a population density of 373 inhabitants per km². The current mayor of Berlare is Karel De Gucht, from the Liberal party VLD, also European Commissioner for Trade. Donkmeer, a big lake, is located here.
[edit] Famous inhabitants
- Fred De Bruyne, cyclist and TV commentator
- Karel De Gucht, politician
[edit] References
- ^ Population per municipality on 1 January 2010 (XLS; 221 KB)
[edit] External links
- Official website (Dutch)
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