Aartselaar facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Aartselaar
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Aartselaar town hall
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 Aartselaar
Location in Belgium
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| Country | Belgium | ||
| Community | Flemish Community | ||
| Region | Flemish Region | ||
| Province | Antwerp | ||
| Arrondissement | Antwerp | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 10.93 km2 (4.22 sq mi) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | Lua error in Module:Wd at line 1,575: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value). | ||
| Postal codes |
2630
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| Area codes | 03 | ||
| Website | www.aartselaar.be | ||
Aartselaar is a town in Belgium. It is located in the Antwerp province. In 2021, about 14,455 people lived there. The town covers an area of 10.93 square kilometers.
Aartselaar is found on the southern edge of the city of Antwerp. It is famous for its old windmill, called Heimolen, which was built in 1801. The town is also known for a bicycle race called Memorial Rik Van Steenbergen. Plus, it has its own official basketball club, Aartselaar BBC.
What's in a Name?
The exact meaning of the name Aartselaar is a bit of a mystery. The most likely idea is that it comes from "Arcelar." This name probably means a clearing in the woods (laar) that was near a border (archas).
Learning in Aartselaar
Aartselaar is home to the International School of Belgium. This school offers a special learning program called the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum. It's a well-known program for students from all over the world.
Famous People from Aartselaar
Many interesting people were born in Aartselaar, live there, or have a strong connection to the town. Here are a few:
- Frans Cools (1918 - 1999): A famous cyclist.
- Sophie De Wit (1973): A politician who is currently the mayor of Aartselaar. The mayor is the leader of the town's government.
- Camille Paulus (1943): Also a politician.
- Karel Thijs (1918): Another well-known cyclist.
- Geo Verbanck (1881 - 1961): A talented sculptor, which means he made art by carving or shaping materials.
Climate
| Climate data for Aartselaar (1991−2020 normals) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 6.7 (44.1) |
7.6 (45.7) |
11.2 (52.2) |
15.3 (59.5) |
18.9 (66.0) |
21.7 (71.1) |
23.7 (74.7) |
23.6 (74.5) |
20.0 (68.0) |
15.4 (59.7) |
10.4 (50.7) |
7.1 (44.8) |
15.1 (59.2) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 4.0 (39.2) |
4.4 (39.9) |
7.0 (44.6) |
10.3 (50.5) |
14.0 (57.2) |
16.9 (62.4) |
19.0 (66.2) |
18.7 (65.7) |
15.4 (59.7) |
11.5 (52.7) |
7.4 (45.3) |
4.5 (40.1) |
11.1 (52.0) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 1.3 (34.3) |
1.2 (34.2) |
2.9 (37.2) |
5.2 (41.4) |
9.2 (48.6) |
12.2 (54.0) |
14.2 (57.6) |
13.7 (56.7) |
10.8 (51.4) |
7.5 (45.5) |
4.3 (39.7) |
2.0 (35.6) |
7.0 (44.6) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 70.3 (2.77) |
61.0 (2.40) |
53.9 (2.12) |
40.9 (1.61) |
58.3 (2.30) |
71.1 (2.80) |
80.5 (3.17) |
85.4 (3.36) |
70.5 (2.78) |
67.6 (2.66) |
77.6 (3.06) |
88.3 (3.48) |
825.3 (32.49) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 1.0 mm) | 12.3 | 11.3 | 10.2 | 8.6 | 9.7 | 10.1 | 10.4 | 10.8 | 9.9 | 10.9 | 12.6 | 13.7 | 130.6 |
| Mean monthly sunshine hours | 61 | 77 | 135 | 189 | 219 | 220 | 224 | 211 | 164 | 116 | 66 | 51 | 1,734 |
| Source: Royal Meteorological Institute | |||||||||||||
See also
In Spanish: Aartselaar para niños
