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|mayor= Liesbeth van der Auwera |
|mayor = Liesbeth van der Auwera ([[Christian Democratic and Flemish|CD&V]]) |
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|majority = [[Christian Democratic and Flemish|CD&V]], [[New Flemish Alliance|N-VA]] |
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⚫ | '''Bree''' ({{IPA-nl|ˈbreː|-|Nl-Bree.ogg}}; {{lang-fr|Brée}}, {{IPA|fr|bʁe}}) is a [[City status in Belgium|city]] and [[Municipalities in Belgium|municipality]] in the [[Flanders|Flemish]] province of [[Limburg (Belgium)|Limburg]], [[Belgium]]. In December 2021, Bree had a total population of 16,097. The total area is {{cvt|64.96|km2}} which gives it a [[population density]] of {{convert|246|PD/sqkm}}. The [[mayor]] of Bree is Liesbeth van der Auwera. |
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== Culture == |
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=== Cultural center === |
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* De Zeepziederij, the cultural center of Bree. This center was known till 2019 as the cultural center of De Breughel. |
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=== Musea === |
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* Stadsmuseum Bree, located in the old town hall |
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* Rijtuigmuseum Bree |
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* ''De Gulden Tas, the smallest coffee roastery in Belgium, founded in 1995'' |
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=== Events === |
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* The yearly Sint-Niklaasmarkt on 5 December, organized from the start of the 17th century |
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* The yearly Goat market which takes place on the first Monday after the first week of October. Many years ago the best goats were sold here, now it is a folklore-event |
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== Climate == |
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⚫ | Climate in this area has mild differences between highs and lows, and there is adequate rainfall year-round. The [[Köppen Climate Classification]] subtype for this climate is "[[Köppen climate classification#Group C: Temperate/mesothermal climates|Cfb]]" (Marine West Coast Climate/[[Oceanic climate]]).<ref>[http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather-summary.php3?s=132541&cityname=Bree%2C+Limburg%2C+Belgium&units= Climate Summary for Bree, Belgium]</ref> |
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== Demographics == |
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Bree had a population of 16,097 (7,991 men and 8,106 women) as of 6 December 2021, 9% of the population has a foreign nationality.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Bevolking naar nationaliteit|url=https://www.statistiekvlaanderen.be/nl/bevolking-naar-nationaliteit|access-date=2021-12-06|website=www.statistiekvlaanderen.be|language=nl}}</ref> |
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[[File:Population_Bree.png|frameless|500x500px]] |
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⚫ | '''Bree''' is a city in the [[Flanders|Flemish]] province of [[Limburg (Belgium)|Limburg]], [[Belgium]]. |
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=== Income === |
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The average income in Bree is €18,659 per year<ref>{{Cite web|title=Bree {{!}} Statbel|url=https://statbel.fgov.be/nl/gemeente/bree#dashboard7|access-date=2021-12-06|website=statbel.fgov.be}}</ref> as of 2019. |
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⚫ | Climate in this area has mild differences |
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[[File:Average income Bree.png|none|thumb|501x501px|<ref>{{Cite web|title=Bree {{!}} Statbel|url=https://statbel.fgov.be/nl/gemeente/bree#dashboard4|access-date=2021-12-06|website=statbel.fgov.be}}</ref>]] |
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{{cite web|url=http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather.php3?s=132541&refer=wikipedia|title=Weatherbase: Historical Weather for Bree, Belgium|publisher=Weatherbase|year=2011}}; retrieved November 24, 2011.</ref>|date=November 2011}}</div> |
{{cite web|url=http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather.php3?s=132541&refer=wikipedia|title=Weatherbase: Historical Weather for Bree, Belgium|publisher=Weatherbase|year=2011}}; retrieved November 24, 2011.</ref>|date=November 2011}}</div> |
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==Notable inhabitants== |
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* [[Jaak Broekx]], oldest man in Belgium from 2021 to 2023 |
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* [[Kim Clijsters]], tennis player, former [[Women's Tennis Association|WTA]] number 1 |
* [[Kim Clijsters]], tennis player, former [[Women's Tennis Association|WTA]] number 1 |
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* [[Lei Clijsters]], football player, father of Kim |
* [[Lei Clijsters]], football player, father of Kim |
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* [[Thibaut Courtois]], football player for [[ |
* [[Thibaut Courtois]], football player for [[Real Madrid]] and the [[Belgium national football team]] |
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* [[Gert Doumen]], former football player |
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* [[Stefan Everts]], motocross racer, 10-time [[Motocross World Championship|Motocross World Champion]] |
* [[Stefan Everts]], motocross racer, 10-time [[Motocross World Championship|Motocross World Champion]] |
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* [[Johnny Galecki]], American actor, born in Bree; raised in the United States |
* [[Johnny Galecki]], American actor, born in Bree; raised in the United States |
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* [[Bas Leinders]], racing driver, tested for the [[Minardi]] Formula 1 team in 2004, born in Bree |
* [[Bas Leinders]], racing driver, tested for the [[Minardi]] Formula 1 team in 2004, born in Bree |
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* [[Max Verstappen]], Formula One driver for [[Red Bull Racing]] |
* [[Max Verstappen]], three time Formula One World Champion driver for [[Red Bull Racing]] |
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==Twin towns – sister cities== |
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Bree is [[Sister city|twinned]] with:<ref name=twins>{{cite web |title=Verzusteringen|url=https://www.bree.be/toerisme/evenementen/verzusteringen|publisher=Bree|language=nl|access-date=2023-09-11}}</ref> |
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In addition, Bree established economic cooperation with [[Yangzhou]], China.<ref name=twins/> |
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==Sister cities== |
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Bree is [[sister cities|twinned]] with four cities: |
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*{{flagicon|China}} [[Yangzhou]], [[China]] |
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* [https://web.archive.org/web/20030801234635/http://www.bree.be/ Official website] {{ |
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20030801234635/http://www.bree.be/ Official website] {{in lang|nl}} |
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Revision as of 06:44, 21 August 2024
Bree
Brée (French) | |
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City and municipality | |
Coordinates: 51°08′N 05°36′E / 51.133°N 5.600°E | |
Country | Belgium |
Community | Flemish Community |
Region | Flemish Region |
Province | Limburg |
Arrondissement | Maaseik |
Government | |
• Mayor | Liesbeth van der Auwera (CD&V) |
• Governing party/ies | CD&V, N-VA |
Area | |
• Total | 64.98 km2 (25.09 sq mi) |
Population (2022-01-01) | |
• Total | 16,324 |
• Density | 250/km2 (650/sq mi) |
Demonym | Breeë(r)naar |
Postal codes | 3960 |
NIS code | 72004 |
Area codes | 089 |
Website | www.bree.be |
Bree (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈbreː] ; French: Brée, French pronunciation: [bʁe]) is a city and municipality in the Flemish province of Limburg, Belgium. In December 2021, Bree had a total population of 16,097. The total area is 64.96 km2 (25.08 sq mi) which gives it a population density of 246 inhabitants per square kilometre (640/sq mi). The mayor of Bree is Liesbeth van der Auwera.
Culture
Cultural center
- De Zeepziederij, the cultural center of Bree. This center was known till 2019 as the cultural center of De Breughel.
Musea
- Stadsmuseum Bree, located in the old town hall
- Rijtuigmuseum Bree
- De Gulden Tas, the smallest coffee roastery in Belgium, founded in 1995
Events
- The yearly Sint-Niklaasmarkt on 5 December, organized from the start of the 17th century
- The yearly Goat market which takes place on the first Monday after the first week of October. Many years ago the best goats were sold here, now it is a folklore-event
Climate
Climate in this area has mild differences between highs and lows, and there is adequate rainfall year-round. The Köppen Climate Classification subtype for this climate is "Cfb" (Marine West Coast Climate/Oceanic climate).[1]
Demographics
Bree had a population of 16,097 (7,991 men and 8,106 women) as of 6 December 2021, 9% of the population has a foreign nationality.[2]
Income
The average income in Bree is €18,659 per year[3] as of 2019.
Climate data for Bree | |||||||||||||
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Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 4 (40) |
5 (41) |
10 (50) |
14 (58) |
19 (66) |
22 (71) |
23 (74) |
23 (74) |
20 (68) |
15 (59) |
9 (49) |
6 (42) |
14 (58) |
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | −1 (31) |
−2 (29) |
1 (34) |
3 (38) |
7 (45) |
10 (50) |
12 (54) |
12 (54) |
10 (50) |
6 (43) |
3 (38) |
1 (34) |
6 (42) |
Average precipitation cm (inches) | 13 (5) |
6.1 (2.4) |
5.6 (2.2) |
5.1 (2) |
5.8 (2.3) |
7.4 (2.9) |
7.6 (3) |
14 (5.5) |
7.9 (3.1) |
10 (4) |
7.9 (3.1) |
8.9 (3.5) |
99 (38.9) |
Source: Weatherbase [5] |
Notable inhabitants
- Jaak Broekx, oldest man in Belgium from 2021 to 2023
- Kim Clijsters, tennis player, former WTA number 1
- Lei Clijsters, football player, father of Kim
- Thibaut Courtois, football player for Real Madrid and the Belgium national football team
- Gert Doumen, former football player
- Stefan Everts, motocross racer, 10-time Motocross World Champion
- Johnny Galecki, American actor, born in Bree; raised in the United States
- Bas Leinders, racing driver, tested for the Minardi Formula 1 team in 2004, born in Bree
- Max Verstappen, three time Formula One World Champion driver for Red Bull Racing
Twin towns – sister cities
In addition, Bree established economic cooperation with Yangzhou, China.[6]
References
- ^ Climate Summary for Bree, Belgium
- ^ "Bevolking naar nationaliteit". www.statistiekvlaanderen.be (in Dutch). Retrieved 2021-12-06.
- ^ "Bree | Statbel". statbel.fgov.be. Retrieved 2021-12-06.
- ^ "Bree | Statbel". statbel.fgov.be. Retrieved 2021-12-06.
- ^ "Weatherbase: Historical Weather for Bree, Belgium". Weatherbase. 2011.; retrieved November 24, 2011.
- ^ a b "Verzusteringen" (in Dutch). Bree. Retrieved 2023-09-11.
External links
- Official website (in Dutch)