Kasterlee (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈkɑstərleː]) is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Antwerp. The municipality comprises the towns of Kasterlee proper, Lichtaart and Tielen. In 2021, Kasterlee had a total population of 19,052. The total area is 71.56 km2.[2] The town is twinned with Plaffeien (Switzerland).
Kasterlee | |
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  Kasterlee Location in Belgium
Location of Kasterlee in the province of Antwerp  | |
| Coordinates: 51°15′N 04°57′E / 51.250°N 4.950°ECoordinates: 51°15′N 04°57′E / 51.250°N 4.950°E | |
| Country | Belgium |
| Community | Flemish Community |
| Region | Flemish Region |
| Province | Antwerp |
| Arrondissement | Turnhout |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Ward Kennes (CD&V) |
| • Governing party/ies | CD&V |
| Area | |
| • Total | 71.52 km2 (27.61 sq mi) |
| Population (2018-01-01)[1] | |
| • Total | 18,600 |
| • Density | 260/km2 (670/sq mi) |
| Postal codes | 2460 |
| Area codes | 014 |
| Website | www.kasterlee.be |
Notable peopleEdit
- Baron Bob Stouthuysen (b. 10 March 1929), businessman.
GalleryEdit
Crepuscular rays in the woods of Kasterlee
the Kleine Nete in Kasterlee
ReferencesEdit
- ^ "Wettelijke Bevolking per gemeente op 1 januari 2018". Statbel. Retrieved 9 March 2019.
- ^ "Bevolking per statistische sector - Sector 13017". Statistics Belgium. Retrieved 10 May 2022.
External linksEdit
Media related to Kasterlee at Wikimedia Commons- Official website - Available only in Dutch
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