Stabroek
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- Georgetown, Guyana was known as Stabroek prior to 1812.
Stabroek | |
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Coordinates: 51°20′N 04°22′E / 51.333°N 4.367°ECoordinates: 51°20′N 04°22′E / 51.333°N 4.367°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) |
Postal codes | 2940 |
Area codes | 03 |
Website | www.stabroek.be |
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.[1] The total area is 21.51 km². In 2008 Stabroek celebrated its 750-year-old existence.
Famous inhabitants
- Thomas Vermaelen, retired Belgian football player, currently assistant coach for the Belgium national football team
References
- ^ "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