Vosselaar facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Vosselaar
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 Vosselaar
Location in Belgium
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| Country | Belgium | ||
| Community | Flemish Community | ||
| Region | Flemish Region | ||
| Province | Antwerp | ||
| Arrondissement | Turnhout | ||
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| • Total | 11.85 km2 (4.58 sq mi) | ||
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| Postal codes |
2350
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| Area codes | 014 | ||
| Website | www.vosselaar.be | ||
Vosselaar is a small town in Belgium. It is a "municipality," which means it's like a local government area. Vosselaar is found in the Antwerp province of Belgium. In 2021, about 11,443 people lived there. The town covers an area of 11.85 square kilometers.
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Exploring Vosselaar's Neighborhoods
Vosselaar has three main areas, often called parishes. These are "Heieinde," Vosselaar "Dorp" (which means village), and 't Looy.
Discovering 't Looy
't Looy is a special part of Vosselaar. It is a fancy neighborhood located in the woods. You can find many large, beautiful houses and villas there. Many people from the Netherlands have chosen to live in 't Looy. They move here because Vosselaar is close to the Dutch border. Also, houses in 't Looy can be quite expensive, often costing over €1,000,000.
Notable People from Vosselaar
Vosselaar has been home to some important people.
Leaders in Science and Business
- Ajit Shetty: He was the chairman of the board of directors and a managing director at Janssen Pharmaceutica. This is a very important company that makes medicines.
- Paul Janssen: Born in Turnhout, he was the person who started Janssen Pharmaceutica. He was also its CEO, which means he was in charge of the whole company for a long time.
- Cornelis van der Klugt: He used to be the president of the Board of Directors for Philips. Philips is a well-known company that makes electronics and other products.
See also
In Spanish: Vosselaar para niños
