Bree, Belgium facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Bree
Brée (French)
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 Bree
Location in Belgium
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| Country | Belgium | ||
| Community | Flemish Community | ||
| Region | Flemish Region | ||
| Province | Limburg | ||
| Arrondissement | Maaseik | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 64.96 km2 (25.08 sq mi) | ||
| Population
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| Demonym(s) | Breeë(r)naar | ||
| Postal codes |
3960
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| Area codes | 089 | ||
| Website | www.bree.be | ||
Bree (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈbreː]; French: Brée) is a cool city and municipality located in the Flemish province of Limburg, Belgium. It's a place with a rich history and a friendly community. In December 2021, about 16,097 people lived in Bree. The city covers an area of about 65 square kilometers. This means it has a population density of around 246 people per square kilometer. The current mayor of Bree is Liesbeth van der Auwera.
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Discover Bree's Culture
Bree is a city with a lively cultural scene. There are many places to visit and fun events to enjoy throughout the year.
Bree's Cultural Center
- The main cultural spot in Bree is De Zeepziederij. Before 2019, it was known as the cultural center of De Breughel. It's where many shows and events happen.
Explore Bree's Museums
If you love learning about history, Bree has some interesting museums:
- Stadsmuseum Bree: This museum is located in the old town hall. It tells the story of Bree's past.
- Rijtuigmuseum Bree: Here you can see old carriages and learn about how people used to travel.
- De Gulden Tas: This is the smallest coffee roastery in Belgium. It started in 1995 and is a unique place to visit.
Exciting Events in Bree
Bree hosts some cool yearly events that bring the community together:
- Sint-Niklaasmarkt: This market takes place every year on December 5th. It has been a tradition since the early 17th century!
- Goat Market: This special market happens on the first Monday after the first week of October. Long ago, people came here to sell their best goats. Today, it's a fun folklore event that celebrates this old tradition.
Bree's Climate
Bree has a mild climate. This means the weather doesn't get too hot or too cold. There's also a good amount of rain throughout the year. This type of weather is called a "Marine West Coast Climate" or "Oceanic climate" (Cfb in the Köppen Climate Classification).
| Climate data for Bree | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 4 (40) |
5 (41) |
10 (50) |
14 (58) |
19 (66) |
22 (71) |
23 (74) |
23 (74) |
20 (68) |
15 (59) |
9 (49) |
6 (42) |
14 (58) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | −1 (31) |
−2 (29) |
1 (34) |
3 (38) |
7 (45) |
10 (50) |
12 (54) |
12 (54) |
10 (50) |
6 (43) |
3 (38) |
1 (34) |
6 (42) |
| Average precipitation cm (inches) | 13 (5) |
6.1 (2.4) |
5.6 (2.2) |
5.1 (2) |
5.8 (2.3) |
7.4 (2.9) |
7.6 (3) |
14 (5.5) |
7.9 (3.1) |
10 (4) |
7.9 (3.1) |
8.9 (3.5) |
99 (38.9) |
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Bree's Population and Economy
Let's look at who lives in Bree and how the economy works.
Population Details
As of December 6, 2021, Bree had a population of 16,097 people. This included 7,991 men and 8,106 women. About 9% of the people living in Bree have a foreign nationality.
Average Income
In 2019, the average income in Bree was about €18,659 per year. This gives you an idea of the economic situation in the city.
Famous People from Bree
Many talented people have come from Bree, especially in sports and entertainment!
- Jaak Broekx: He was known as the oldest man in Belgium from 2021 to 2023.
- Kim Clijsters: A world-famous tennis player who was once ranked number one by the WTA.
- Lei Clijsters: A well-known football player and the father of Kim Clijsters.
- Thibaut Courtois: A top football player who plays for Real Madrid and the Belgium national football team.
- Gert Doumen: A former football player.
- Stefan Everts: An amazing motocross racer who won the Motocross World Championship 10 times!
- Johnny Galecki: An American actor who was born in Bree, but grew up in the United States.
- Bas Leinders: A racing driver who even tested for the Minardi Formula 1 team in 2004. He was born in Bree.
- Max Verstappen: A three-time Formula One World Champion driver for Red Bull Racing.
Bree's Sister Cities
Bree has special connections with other cities around the world. These are called twin towns or sister cities.
Geldern, Germany
Salomó, Spain
Volpago, Italy
Bree also works closely with Yangzhou, China, on economic projects.
Images for kids
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Bree's population over time.
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Average income in Bree.
See also
In Spanish: Bree (Limburgo) para niños
