Berlare
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{{Infobox Belgium municipality
|name = Berlare
|picture = Schandpaal Gemeentehuis Dorp Berlare 2011 05 25.jpg
|picture-legend =
|map = Berlare East-Flanders Belgium Map.svg
|map-legend = Location of Berlare in East Flanders
|arms = Blason ville be Berlare.svg
|flag = Flag of Berlare.svg
|region = {{BE-REG-FLE}}
|community = {{BE-NL}}
|province = {{BE-PROV-OV}}
|arrondissement = Dendermonde
|nis = 42003
|pyramid-date = 1 January 2006
|0-19=22.02
|20-64=61.25
|65=16.73
|foreigners=0.96
|foreigners-date=1 July 2005
|mayor = Katja Gabriëls (Open VLD)
|postal-codes = 9290
|telephone-area = 09, 052
|web = [http://www.berlare.be/ www.berlare.be]
|coordinates = {{coord|51|01|30|N|04|00|09|E|region:BE|display=inline,title}}
}}
Berlare ({{IPA|nl|ˈbɛrlaːrə|-|Nl-Berlare.ogg}}) is a municipality located in the Belgian province of East Flanders. The municipality comprises the towns of Berlare proper, Overmere and {{ill|Uitbergen|nl}}, as well as the village {{ill|Donk, Belare|nl|Donk (Berlare)|lt=Donk}}. The Donkmeer, a large lake and a regional tourist attraction, is located centrally in the municipality. In 2021, Berlare had a total population of 15,222.{{cite web|url=https://statbel.fgov.be/sites/default/files/files/opendata/bevolking/sectoren/OPENDATA_SECTOREN_2021.xlsx |title=Bevolking per statistische sector - Sector 42003 |website=Statistics Belgium |access-date=9 May 2022 }}
History
It was where the 1798 rebellion against French rule, known as the "Peasants' War" began in 1798.
Places of interest
- The church of Saint Martin and a 17th-century pillory in the center of Berlare proper. The Castle of Berlare, also in the town centre, was opened to the public in 2012.
- The Bareldonk Chapel, built in the 14th century and expanded in 1774 in Rococo style, is situated in Donk. There is a Way of the Cross and calvary with sculptures by {{ill|Aloïs De Beule|nl}} next to the chapel.
- The Donkmeer is a lake, about 86 ha in size, that came into existence through the harvesting of peat.
- Recreation area Nieuwdonk.
- Forested areas with trails include Berlare Broek and the Gratiebossen.
- Riekend Rustpunt is a very small museum about the historic river transport of manure from the city to the countryside.
Gallery
File:Berlare - Sint-Martinuskerk 1.jpg|Saint Martin's in Berlare
File:Bareldonk kapel 2011 07 24 00 02702.jpg|The Bareldonk Chapel in the village Donk
File:Kasteel van Berlare westgevel.jpg|The Castle of Berlare
File:Huurbootjes2.JPG|The Donkmeer is a regional tourist attraction
Notable people
- Tjörven De Brul, soccer player
- Fred De Bruyne, cyclist and TV commentator
- Karel De Gucht, politician
- Paul Cammermans, film director and actor
- Yves Van Der Straeten, soccer player
- Preben Van Hecke, cyclist
- {{ill|Frank Van Laecke|nl}}, theater, opera, musical and TV director
- Cecile Bombeek, serial killer
Sports
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References
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External links
- {{Commons category-inline}}
- {{Official website|http://www.berlare.be}} {{in lang|nl}}
{{Geographic location
|Centre = Berlare
|N = Lokeren
|E = Zele
Dendermonde
|S = Wichelen
|W = Laarne
}}
{{Municipalities in East Flanders}}
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