Everything about Brakel totally explained
Brakel is a
municipality located in the
Belgian province of
East Flanders. The municipality's name is derived from a Carolingian villa
Braglo which was first mentioned in
866 and which was located in the center of the town of Opbrakel. Since 1970, the municipality comprises the villages of
Nederbrakel,
Opbrakel,
Michelbeke,
Elst,
Zegelsem. In 1977
Everbeek,
Parike and part of
Sint-Maria-Oudenhove were added to the municipality. On January 1st, 2006 Brakel had a total population of 13,726. The total area is 56.46
km² which gives a
population density of 243 inhabitants per km².
The current mayor of Brakel is
Herman De Croo.
Brakel is also the home of Australian professional cyclist Robbie McEwen who is a three-time winner of the Tour de France green jersey.
The region is well known for the green hills and valleys, which attract many cyclists and walkers and play an important role in the final of the
Ronde van Vlaanderen cycling race.
The
Braekel chicken received its name after this town.
Famous inhabitants
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