Tremelo facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Tremelo
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 Tremelo
Location in Belgium
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| Country | Belgium | ||
| Community | Flemish Community | ||
| Region | Flemish Region | ||
| Province | Flemish Brabant | ||
| Arrondissement | Leuven | ||
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| • Total | 21.57 km2 (8.33 sq mi) | ||
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| Postal codes |
3120, 3128
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| Area codes | 016, 015 | ||
| Website | www.tremelo.be | ||
Tremelo is a small town in Belgium. It is located in the province of Flemish Brabant, which is part of Flanders. Tremelo is known as a "municipality," which means it's like a local government area. It includes the main town of Tremelo and another town called Baal.
In 2006, about 13,725 people lived in Tremelo. The total area of the municipality is about 21.57 square kilometers. This means that about 636 people live in each square kilometer. This is called the population density.
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About Tremelo
Tremelo is part of an administrative area called the Leuven arrondissement. An arrondissement is like a larger district that helps manage local government. The official language spoken in Tremelo is Dutch.
Famous Resident: Father Damien
Tremelo is most famous for being the hometown of Father Damien. He was a very special person who became a saint. His full name was Joseph de Veuster, but he was known as Father Damien.
Father Damien's Story
Father Damien was a member of a religious group called the SS.CC.. He chose to go to the Hawaiian Islands to help people who were sick with leprosy. Leprosy is a serious disease that used to be very hard to treat.
Father Damien dedicated his life to caring for the lepers on the island of Molokai. He helped them with their medical needs and also brought them comfort and hope. He was known as a "martyr of charity" because he gave so much of himself to help others, even though it was dangerous.
Becoming a Saint
Father Damien's work was so important that he was recognized by the Catholic Church. Pope Benedict XVI made him a saint on October 11, 2009. He is now known as Saint Damien of Molokai. In Tremelo, people often call him Pater Damiaan. His story shows how one person can make a huge difference in the world by helping those in need.
See also
In Spanish: Tremelo para niños
