Retie facts for kids
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Retie
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 Retie
Location in Belgium
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| Country | Belgium | ||
| Community | Flemish Community | ||
| Region | Flemish Region | ||
| Province | Antwerp | ||
| Arrondissement | Turnhout | ||
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| • Total | 48.39 km2 (18.68 sq mi) | ||
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| Postal codes |
2470
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| Area codes | 014 | ||
| Website | www.retie.be | ||
Retie is a cool town located in the Campine region of Belgium. It's part of the Antwerp province. The name Retie is pronounced like "RAY-tee" in Dutch.
This municipality includes the main town of Retie and several smaller villages called hamlets. The biggest hamlet is Schoonbroek. In 2021, about 11,582 people lived in Retie. The total area of Retie is about 48.39 square kilometers.
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People from Retie
Retie has been home to some interesting people!
Famous Sports Stars
- Julien Cools (born 1947): He is a well-known Belgian footballer. He played as a midfielder and was famous for his skills on the field.
Writers and Thinkers
- Lodewijk de Koninck (1838–1924): Lodewijk was a writer. He contributed to Belgian literature during his time.
- Peter van Hove (?–1793): Peter was a Friar Minor, which means he was a member of a religious order.
Journalists and Politicians
- Zefa Raeymaekers (1922–2017): Zefa was a journalist, a poet, and also a politician. She had many talents and played a role in public life.
Discover More About Retie
Want to learn more about Retie in Spanish? Check out this page: Retie para niños
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