Berlare

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. In 2021, Berlare had a total population of 15,222.[2]

Berlare
Municipality
Flag of Berlare
Flag
Coat of arms of Berlare
Coat of arms
Location of Berlare
Berlare is located in Belgium
Berlare
Berlare
Location in Belgium
Location of Berlare in East Flanders
Coordinates: 51°01′30″N 04°00′09″E
Country Belgium
CommunityFlemish Community
RegionFlemish Region
ProvinceEast Flanders
ArrondissementDendermonde
Government
 • MayorKatja Gabriëls (Open VLD)
 • Governing party/iesOpen VLD, N-VA
Area
 • Total38.23 km2 (14.76 sq mi)
Population
 (2018-01-01)[1]
 • Total14,849
 • Density390/km2 (1,000/sq mi)
Postal codes
9290
NIS code
42003
Area codes09, 052
Websitewww.berlare.be

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 Aloïs De Beule 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.
  • Saint Martin's in Berlare
    Saint Martin's in Berlare
  • The Bareldonk Chapel in the village Donk
    The Bareldonk Chapel in the village Donk
  • The Castle of Berlare
    The Castle of Berlare
  • The Donkmeer is a regional tourist attraction
    The Donkmeer is a regional tourist attraction

Notable people

References
  1. "Wettelijke Bevolking per gemeente op 1 januari 2018". Statbel. Retrieved 9 March 2019.
  2. "Bevolking per statistische sector - Sector 42003". Statistics Belgium. Retrieved 9 May 2022.
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