Neerpelt
Neerpelt is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Limburg. On January 1, 2006 Neerpelt had a total population of 16,117. The total area is 42.78 km² which gives a population density of 377 inhabitants per km².
Famous inhabitants
Famous people that were born or lived in Neerpelt include:
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Stijn Coninx, director of Academy Award nominated film "Daens"
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Eric Geboers, motocross world champion
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Bart Goor, football (soccer) player, played 65 times for the Belgian national football team (as of May 30th 2006)
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Wim Mertens, composer, musician, and musicologist (b. 1953)
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Stijn Meuris, singer-songwriter with the bands Monza and Noordkaap
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Belle Perez, singer
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Raf Simons, fashion designer
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Joost Zweegers, singer-songwriter with the band Novastar
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Roel Valkenborgh, Belgian Handball Player of the Year 2007-2008
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Jelle Vanendert, professional cyclist who currently rides for Omega Pharma-Lotto
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