Laakdal facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Laakdal
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Eindhout
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 Laakdal
Location in Belgium
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| Country | Belgium | ||
| Community | Flemish Community | ||
| Region | Flemish Region | ||
| Province | Antwerp | ||
| Arrondissement | Turnhout | ||
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| • Total | 42.48 km2 (16.40 sq mi) | ||
| Population
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| Postal codes |
2430, 2431
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| Area codes | 014, 013, 011 | ||
| Website | www.laakdal.be | ||
Laakdal (pronounced like LAHGD-ahl) is a town in Belgium. It is located in the province of Antwerp. A municipality is like a local government area that includes a main town and nearby villages.
Laakdal was formed in 1977. This happened when three smaller towns, Veerle, Eindhout, and Vorst, decided to join together. Today, the municipality of Laakdal includes these towns and also Varendonk and Vorst-Meerlaar (which is also known as Klein-Vorst).
About Laakdal's Population
In 2021, Laakdal had a total population of 16,293 people. The total area of the municipality is about 42.48 square kilometers. That's roughly 16.4 square miles.
Where is Laakdal Located?
Laakdal is surrounded by six other towns. If you look at a compass, these towns are located around Laakdal in a circle. They are:
- Geel
- Meerhout
- Ham
- Tessenderlo
- Scherpenheuvel-Zichem
- Herselt
Famous People from Laakdal
Some well-known people have come from Laakdal:
- Kathleen Aerts
- Patrik Vankrunkelsven
See also
In Spanish: Laakdal para niños
