Berlaar facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Berlaar
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Personnel houses of Gestelhof Castle
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 Berlaar
Location in Belgium
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| Country | Belgium | ||
| Community | Flemish Community | ||
| Region | Flemish Region | ||
| Province | Antwerp | ||
| Arrondissement | Mechelen | ||
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| • Total | 24.57 km2 (9.49 sq mi) | ||
| Population
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| Postal codes |
2590
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| Area codes | 03, 015 | ||
| Website | www.berlaar.be | ||
Berlaar is a cool town, also known as a municipality, located in Belgium. It's part of the Antwerp province. Berlaar includes the main town and a smaller area called Gestel.
In 2021, about 11,710 people lived in Berlaar. The total area of the town is around 24.57 square kilometers. This means it's a fairly small but lively place!
Discover the History of Berlaar
The town of Berlaar as we know it today was officially formed on January 1, 1965. It was created by joining the old municipality of Gestel with the main part of Berlaar. Berlaar is also part of a region in Belgium called the Belgian Campine.
The Legend of the Church Location
There's a really interesting story about how the church in Berlaar got its spot. Long, long ago, people couldn't agree on where to build the church. So, they decided to let fate choose!
They set two bears to fight. The legend says that where one bear defeated the other, that would be the perfect place for the church. This is why the church in Berlaar isn't in the middle of the town square like most churches. Instead, it stands proudly at the very end of the square. It's a unique and special location!
Gallery
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Berlaar church
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Town hall
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Pub in Berlaar
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House on the market
See also
In Spanish: Berlaar para niños
