Buggenhout Facts for Kids

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Buggenhout

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Buggenhout

Location in Belgium

Country

Flemish Community

Arrondissement

Dendermonde

Area

• Total

25.25 km² (9.75 sq mi)

Population

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Postal codes

9255

Area codes

052

Website

www.buggenhout.be

Buggenhout is a town in Belgium, located in the province of East Flanders. It is part of a region called the Denderstreek. The town includes the smaller areas of Buggenhout itself, Briel, Opdorp, and Opstal.

In 2021, about 14,689 people lived in Buggenhout. The town covers an area of 25.25 square kilometers.

Buggenhout is famous for its large forest, the Buggenhoutbos. This forest is the biggest one in all of East Flanders. Did you know that the exact middle point of Flanders is in Opdorp, a part of Buggenhout?

Buggenhout is also home to two breweries. These are Bosteels Brewery, which makes popular beers like "Tripel Karmeliet" and "Kwak," and Brouwerij Malheur, known for its "Malheur" beers.

What Does the Name Buggenhout Mean?
A Quick Look at Buggenhout's History
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What Does the Name Buggenhout Mean?

The name "Buggenhout" has a cool history! It originally meant "beechwood" or "beech forest." Imagine a forest full of beech trees.

The name comes from older languages. In Middle Dutch, it was Bucghenhout, and even older, in Old Dutch, it was Bukenholt. The word Buken is related to "beech trees," and holt means "forest" or "wood."

Today, Buggenhout still has a large forest area called the Buggenhoutbos. This shows how the town's name truly fits its nature.

A Quick Look at Buggenhout's History

The village of Buggenhout was first mentioned in writing in the year 1125. A very long time ago, it was part of an important area called the Duchy of Brabant.

Because of some disagreements and fights within the region, the land was taken away from its owners. The forest became "crown land," meaning it belonged to the ruler. The village of Buggenhout then became two separate "heerlijkheden," which were like large landed estates or lordships.

After the French Revolution, a big change happened. Buggenhout was then moved to the province of East Flanders, where it remains today.