Putte, Kapellen
Putte is a village on the border between Belgium and the Netherlands.
Putte | |
|---|---|
Village | |
 The border between Belgium and the Netherlands in Putte. | |
  Putte Location in Belgium | |
| Coordinates: 51°21′02″N 4°23′52″E | |
| Country | .svg.png.webp){kind=small} Belgium |
| Region | Flemish Region |
| Province | Antwerp |
| Municipality | Kapellen |
| Population (2007)[1] | |
| • Total | 3,464 |
| Time zone | CET |
The village is marked by the borders that run through it. The Dutch part is in Woensdrecht, North Brabant. The Belgian part is mostly the municipality of Kapellen and a small part in the municipality of Stabroek, both are in the province of Antwerp.[2]
The Nationale Sluitingsprijs, the last road bicycle racing of the season, is held in Putte.[1]
History
The village became the property of the Duke of Hoogstraten in 1714. In 1828, the village was divided into a Dutch and Belgian part. The main part of the village is on the Belgian side.[2] The population of the village in 2007 was 3,464 people.[1]
See also
References
- "Putte in Beeld". Breda en alles daaromheen (in Dutch). Retrieved 30 October 2020.
- "Kapellen". Agentschap Onroerend Erfgoed (in Dutch). Retrieved 30 October 2020.
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