Borsbeek facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Borsbeek
Municipality
Flag Coat of arms
Borsbeek Location in Belgium
Country	Belgium
Community	Flemish Community
Region	Flemish Region
Province	Antwerp
Arrondissement	Antwerp
Area
• Total	3.92 km2 (1.51 sq mi)
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Postal codes	2150
Area codes	03
Website	www.borsbeek.be

Borsbeek is a small town in Belgium. It is located in the Flanders part of Belgium. This is where people speak Dutch. Borsbeek is also in the Antwerp province.

The town of Borsbeek is the only part of this municipality. In 2021, about 11,076 people lived here. The total area of Borsbeek is about 3.92 square kilometers. This means it's a very densely populated area.

There are plans for Borsbeek to join the city of Antwerp. This could happen by 2025. If it does, Borsbeek would become the 10th district of Antwerp.

A Quick Look at Borsbeek's Past

Borsbeek was first mentioned in official papers in the year 1232. It became its own parish, which is like a church district, in 1264. For a long time, until the 1500s, it was part of the County of Cantecroy.

How Wars Affected Borsbeek

In the late 1500s, during a big conflict called the Dutch Revolt, Borsbeek faced tough times. It was attacked and damaged many times. Later, in 1746, the village was almost completely destroyed. This happened during the War of the Austrian Succession.

From Farms to Homes

For many years, Borsbeek was mostly a farming community. People grew crops and raised animals. But in the middle of the 1900s, things started to change. Borsbeek became known for growing plants and flowers. It also grew into a place where many people live.

Gallery

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  Town hall

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  Water tower of Borsbeek

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  St Josef Institute

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  St Jacobs Church

See also

In Spanish: Borsbeek para niños