Berlare

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Berlare
Municipality
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Flag of Berlare
Flag
Coat of arms of Berlare
Coat of arms
Berlare is located in Belgium
Berlare
Berlare
Location in Belgium
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Location of Berlare in East Flanders
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Country Belgium
Community Flemish Community
Region Flemish Region
Province East Flanders
Arrondissement Dendermonde
Government
 • Mayor Katja Gabriëls (Open VLD)
 • Governing party/ies Open VLD, sp.a
Area
 • Total 37.82 km2 (14.60 sq mi)
Population (1 January 2013)[1]
 • Total 14,690
 • Density 390/km2 (1,000/sq mi)
Postal codes 9290
Area codes 09, 052
Website www.berlare.be

Berlare (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈbɛrlaːrə]) is a municipality located in the Belgian province of East Flanders. The municipality comprises the towns of Berlare proper, Overmere and Uitbergen, as well as the village Donk. The Donkmeer, a large lake and a regional tourist attraction, is located centrally in the municipality. On January 1, 2012, Berlare had a total population of 14,690.

History

It was where the 1798 rebellion against French rule, known as the " Peasants' War" began in 1798.

Places of interest

Famous inhabitants

References

External links

  • Media related to Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found. at Wikimedia Commons
  • Official website (Dutch)