Laakdal
Municipality in Flemish Community, Belgium
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Location of Laakdal
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Location of Laakdal in the province of Antwerp
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(2020-01-01)[1]
2430, 2431
13053
Laakdal (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈlaːɡdɑl]) is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Antwerp. Laakdal was founded in 1977 out of a merger of the towns Veerle, Eindhout and Vorst. The municipality now comprises the towns of Eindhout [nl], Veerle [nl], Vorst [nl], Varendonk [nl] and Vorst-Meerlaar (also known as Klein-Vorst). In 2021, Laakdal had a total population of 16,293.[2] The total area is 42.48 km2.
The municipality has 6 neighbouring towns. Clockwise on the compass these are: Geel, Meerhout, Ham, Tessenderlo, Scherpenheuvel-Zichem and Herselt.
Notable people
- Kathleen Aerts
- Patrik Vankrunkelsven
References
External links
Media related to Laakdal at Wikimedia Commons
- Official website (in Dutch)
- Official website of Eindhout (in Dutch)
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