Elst, Belgium

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Elst
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Saint Apollonia Church of Elst (2004)
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Elst
Location in Belgium
Coordinates: 50°49′48″N3°44′20″E / 50.830°N 3.739°E / 50.830; 3.739
Country Flag of Belgium (civil).svg  Belgium
Region Flemish Region
Province East Flanders
Municipality Brakel
Area
[1]
 • Total5.16 km2 (1.99 sq mi)
Population
 (2021) [1]
 • Total1,143
 • Density220/km2 (570/sq mi)
Time zone CET

Elst is a village belonging to the municipality of Brakel. It is located in the Denderstreek in the province East Flanders in Belgium.

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Overview

The village was mentioned in 977 as Elsuth. There are two mills in the village. [2] The oldest is the Perlinckmolen  [ nl ], an overshot watermill, which originated from before 898, and is one of the oldest in Belgium. The current mill was reconstructed in 1571. In 1859, it was severely damaged in a storm. In 1974, it stopped operations, and was declared a monument the next year. [3]

The Leberg is located in the village. It is a steep 99 metre hill, and has become known as a significant obstacle in the Tour of Flanders. [4]

Elst is known for its Geutelingen , a kind of pancake. [5]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Bevolking per statistische sector - Sector 45059D". Statistics Belgium. Retrieved 4 May 2022.
  2. ↑ "Elst". Agentschap Onroerend Erfgoed (in Dutch). Retrieved 21 October 2020.
  3. ↑ "Perlinckmolen". Molen Echos (in Dutch). Retrieved 21 October 2020.
  4. ↑ "De Leberg (uit de Ronde van Vlaanderen)". Zegelsem (in Dutch). Retrieved 21 October 2020.
  5. ↑ "Geutelingen" . Retrieved 2010-03-21.


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