Peer, Belgium facts for kids
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 Peer
Location in Belgium
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| Country | Belgium | ||
| Community | Flemish Community | ||
| Region | Flemish Region | ||
| Province | Limburg | ||
| Arrondissement | Maaseik | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 86.95 km2 (33.57 sq mi) | ||
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| Postal codes |
3990
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| Area codes | 011 | ||
| Website | www.peer.be | ||
Peer is a small but lively city and municipality in Belgium. It is located in the province of Limburg, which is part of the Flemish Region.
As of January 1, 2006, about 15,810 people lived in Peer. The city covers an area of 86.95 square kilometers. This means there are about 182 people living in each square kilometer.
The municipality of Peer includes several smaller towns. These are Peer itself, Grote-Brogel, Kleine-Brogel, Wauberg, Erpekom, and Wijchmaal. Peer is also famous for its yearly blues music festival, which takes place every July.
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History of Peer
Peer has an interesting history with connections to famous people. It is the birthplace of a well-known composer.
Armand Preud'homme: A Composer's Home
Peer is the hometown of Armand Preud'homme, a famous composer. From 1990 to 2018, there was a special museum in Peer. The Armand Preud'homme Museum taught visitors about his life and the music he created.
Pieter Bruegel the Elder's Roots
The village of Grote Brogel is part of Peer. Many people believe that the famous painter Pieter Bruegel the Elder was born there. To learn more about Peer's past and Bruegel, the Bruegel Foundation was started in Peer.
Kleine Brogel Air Base
Kleine Brogel is another village within the Peer municipality. It is home to the Kleine Brogel Air Base. This air base is an important site for defense.
Climate in Peer
Peer experiences a mild climate throughout the year. The weather changes with the seasons, offering different experiences.
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 5.5 (41.9) |
6.6 (43.9) |
10.4 (50.7) |
14.0 (57.2) |
18.8 (65.8) |
21.1 (70.0) |
23.4 (74.1) |
23.5 (74.3) |
19.6 (67.3) |
14.9 (58.8) |
9.2 (48.6) |
6.4 (43.5) |
14.5 (58.0) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | −0.5 (31.1) |
−1.0 (30.2) |
1.0 (33.8) |
2.7 (36.9) |
7.2 (45.0) |
11.1 (52.0) |
10.1 (50.2) |
12.1 (53.8) |
8.9 (48.0) |
5.7 (42.3) |
2.6 (36.7) |
0.8 (33.4) |
5.1 (41.1) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 72.3 (2.85) |
57.1 (2.25) |
73.3 (2.89) |
50.5 (1.99) |
63.8 (2.51) |
84.9 (3.34) |
68.7 (2.70) |
62.7 (2.47) |
66.8 (2.63) |
66.0 (2.60) |
76.2 (3.00) |
79.7 (3.14) |
822 (32.37) |
| Average precipitation days | 13 | 10 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 135 |
| Source: World Meteorological Organisation (UN) | |||||||||||||
Summer Weather in Peer
In the summer, Peer usually has pleasant temperatures. The average temperature is around 20 degrees Celsius. This makes it a nice time to visit and enjoy outdoor activities.
Winter Weather in Peer
During the winter months, it often snows in Peer. The temperatures drop, and the landscape can become covered in snow.
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