Aartselaar

Aartselaar (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈaːrtsəlaːr], old spelling: Aertselaer) is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Antwerp. The municipality only comprises the town of Aartselaar proper. On January 1, 2006 Aartselaar had a total population of 14,375. The total area is 10.93 km² which gives a population density of 1,316 inhabitants per km². The municipality of Aartselaar is located in the southern outskirts of Antwerp. It is known for its 1801 windmill (Heimolen) as well as the cycling race called Memorial Rik Van Steenbergen.

Aartselaar
Aartselaar town hall
Flag
Coat of arms
Aartselaar
Location in Belgium
Location of Aartselaar in the province of Antwerp
Coordinates: 51°08′N 04°23′E
CountryBelgium
CommunityFlemish Community
RegionFlemish Region
ProvinceAntwerp
ArrondissementAntwerp
Government
  MayorSophie De Wit (N-VA)
  Governing party/iesN-VA, sp.a-Groen
Area
  Total10.93 km2 (4.22 sq mi)
Population
 (2018-01-01)[1]
  Total14,304
  Density1,300/km2 (3,400/sq mi)
Postal codes
2630
Area codes03
Websitewww.aartselaar.be

Etymology

The origin of the name of the town is obscure; the most probable etymology refers to "Arcelar", a clearing in the woods (laar) located near a border (archas).[2]

Education

The D Y Patil International school is located in this municipality and offers the international IB curriculum.

Famous residents

Well-known persons who were born or reside in Aartselaar or have any other significant connection with the municipality:

References

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