• Source: Brakel, Belgium

Brakel (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈbraːkəl] ) is a municipality in the Belgian province of East Flanders in the Denderstreek and the Flemish Ardennes. The name is derived from a Carolingian villa Braglo first mentioned in 866 and located in the center of Opbrakel. Since 1970, the municipality has comprised the villages of Nederbrakel, Opbrakel, Michelbeke, Elst, Zegelsem. In 1977 Everbeek, Parike and part of Sint-Maria-Oudenhove were added. On 1 January 2018, Brakel had a population of 14,781. The area is 56.46 km² which gives a population density of 262 per km². The mayor is Stefaan De Vleeschouwer.
The region is known for the green hills and valleys, which attract cyclists and walkers and play a role in the Tour of Flanders cycling race.
The Braekel chicken is named after the town.

The Uitkijktoren, a 32 metres (105 ft) high viewing tower was opened in April 2001. It is located at 50.8124°N 3.7391°E / 50.8124; 3.7391 on the Twaalfbunderstraat, north-west of Nederbrakel. Orientation boards at the top enable visitors to identify places of interest in all directions.




Famous inhabitants


Alexander De Croo, politician, Prime Minister of Belgium since 2020
Herman De Croo, politician, former president of the Chamber of Representatives of Belgium
Robbie McEwen, cyclist, won 12 stages in the Tour de France
Peter van Petegem, cyclist, won Paris–Roubaix and the Tour of Flanders




See also


Zwalm (River)




References






External links


Media related to Brakel, Belgium at Wikimedia Commons
Official website (in Dutch)

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