Vosselaar

Vosselaar (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈvɔsəlaːr]) is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Antwerp. The municipality only comprises the town of Vosselaar proper. On January 1, 2006, Vosselaar had a total population of 10,142. The total area is 11.85 km² which gives a population density of 856 inhabitants per km².

Vosselaar
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Vosselaar
Location in Belgium
Location of Vosselaar in the province of Antwerp
Coordinates: 51°19′N 04°53′E
CountryBelgium
CommunityFlemish Community
RegionFlemish Region
ProvinceAntwerp
ArrondissementTurnhout
Government
  MayorGilles Bultinck (CD&V)
  Governing party/iesCD&V
Area
  Total11.85 km2 (4.58 sq mi)
Population
 (2018-01-01)[1]
  Total11,159
  Density940/km2 (2,400/sq mi)
Postal codes
2350
Area codes014
Websitewww.vosselaar.be

There are three parishes: "Heieinde", Vosselaar "Dorp" and 't Looy. 't Looy is an upmarket residential area in the woods with a wide variety of large villas and landhouses. In this part of Vosselaar, many Dutch people have settled down, not only because Vosselaar is close to the Dutch border but also because Dutch people are fleeing high taxes and strict building regulations in the Netherlands. Houses here are commonly priced at €1,000,000 and over.

Notable inhabitants

References

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