5-415: Brakel may refer to: Places Brakel, Belgium , East Flanders, Belgium Brakel, Germany , North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany Brakel (Gelderland) , Gelderland, Netherlands Brakel (North Brabant) , North Brabant, Netherlands Other uses Wilhelmus à Brakel (1635–1711), also known as "Father Brakel", a Reformed minister Braekel or Brakel,
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15-580: Is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Brakel, Belgium Brakel ( Dutch pronunciation: [ˈbraːkəl] ) is a municipality in the Belgian province of East Flanders in the Denderstreek and the Flemish Ardennes . The name is derived from a Carolingian villa Braglo first mentioned in 866 and located in
20-504: Is known for the green hills and valleys, which attract cyclists and walkers and play a role in the Tour of Flanders cycling race. The Braekel chicken is named after the town. The Uitkijktoren , a 32 metres (105 ft) high viewing tower was opened in April 2001. It is located at 50°48′45″N 3°44′21″E / 50.8124°N 3.7391°E / 50.8124; 3.7391 on
25-404: The center of Opbrakel. Since 1970, the municipality has comprised the villages of Nederbrakel , Opbrakel , Michelbeke , Elst , Zegelsem . In 1977 Everbeek , Parike and part of Sint-Maria-Oudenhove were added. On 1 January 2018, Brakel had a population of 14,781. The area is 56.46 km² which gives a population density of 262 per km². The mayor is Stefaan De Vleeschouwer . The region
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