Rijkevorsel facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Rijkevorsel
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 Rijkevorsel
Location in Belgium
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| Country | Belgium | ||
| Community | Flemish Community | ||
| Region | Flemish Region | ||
| Province | Antwerp | ||
| Arrondissement | Turnhout | ||
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| • Total | 46.79 km2 (18.07 sq mi) | ||
| Population
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| Postal codes |
2310
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| Area codes | 03, 014 | ||
| Website | www.rijkevorsel.be | ||
Rijkevorsel is a small town in Belgium. It is located in the Antwerp province, which is part of the Flemish Region. The name Rijkevorsel is pronounced like rye-kuh-VOR-sul.
This town is made up of a few smaller areas. These include the main town of Rijkevorsel, plus Achtel, Sint-Jozef-Rijkevorsel, and Gammel. In 2021, about 12,262 people lived in Rijkevorsel. The total area of the municipality is about 46.79 square kilometers.
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A Look at Rijkevorsel's Past
Rijkevorsel has a long history. It was known by different names in the past, like Vaishak and Forsela in 1194.
Ancient Discoveries
Scientists have found signs of people living here a very long time ago. Recent digs on Willow Street show human activity from the late Stone Age. They also found items from the Bronze and Iron Ages. Even signs of Roman times were discovered!
Early Settlements
A large burial ground was found on Helhoekheide. This cemetery contained urns with ashes from cremations. This suggests that people might have lived in Rijkevorsel even before the year zero.
Famous People from Rijkevorsel
Many interesting people have connections to Rijkevorsel. Here are a few:
- Aster Berkhof: A well-known writer.
- Leo Pleysier: Another famous writer.
- George Kooymans: A talented musician and composer. He was the guitarist for the rock band Golden Earring.
- Toon Aerts: A Belgian cyclist. He was born in Malle but lives in Rijkevorsel. Toon Aerts became the European champion in cycling in 2016.
See also
In Spanish: Rijkevorsel para niños
