Mortsel facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Mortsel
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Aerial view of Mortsel
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 Mortsel
Location in Belgium
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| Country | Belgium | ||
| Community | Flemish Community | ||
| Region | Flemish Region | ||
| Province | Antwerp | ||
| Arrondissement | Antwerp | ||
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| • Total | 7.78 km2 (3.00 sq mi) | ||
| Population
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| Postal codes |
2640
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| Area codes | 03 | ||
| Website | www.mortsel.be | ||
Mortsel is a city and municipality in Belgium. It is located very close to the big city of Antwerp in the province of Antwerp. Mortsel is a city all on its own. In 2021, about 26,170 people lived there. The city covers an area of 7.78 square kilometers.
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Where is Mortsel?
Mortsel is made up of different areas. These include Mortsel-Dorp, Oude-God, and Luithagen. It shares borders with several other places. These are parts of Antwerp (like Wilrijk, Berchem, and Deurne), Borsbeek, Boechout, Hove, and Edegem.
A Look Back in Time
Mortsel has an important place in World War II history. On April 5, 1943, a factory in Mortsel was bombed. This factory was used to fix planes for the German air force. Most of the bombs missed their target. Instead, they hit homes and buildings where people lived.
Sadly, this caused a lot of damage and loss of life. Many civilians, including children, were killed. This event was a very sad moment for the city during the war.
Later, on March 27, 1945, the last V-2 rocket aimed at Antwerp fell in Mortsel. This rocket also caused the deaths of 27 people.
What is Mortsel's Economy Like?
Mortsel is home to the main offices of Agfa-Gevaert. This is a well-known company that makes products for imaging and photography.
Famous People from Mortsel
Many interesting people have connections to Mortsel. Some of them were born there or lived there.
- Alex Agnew, a popular stand-up comedian.
- Luc Brewaeys, a talented composer, conductor, and pianist.
- Daniel Dardha, a skilled chess player.
- Bart De Wever, a well-known politician.
- Timo Descamps, an actor.
- Koen Lenaerts, who is the President of the European Court of Justice.
- Clem Schouwenaars, a writer.
- Tamino, a musician.
- Luc Tuymans, a famous painter.
- Johan Van Overtveldt, a journalist and politician.
- Jos Vandeloo, a writer.
You can find more people from Mortsel in the Category:People from Mortsel.
See also
In Spanish: Mortsel para niños
