Weert, Antwerp

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Weert
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Weert
Location in Belgium
Coordinates: 51°06′08″N4°11′24″E / 51.10229°N 4.18998°E / 51.10229; 4.18998 Coordinates: 51°06′08″N4°11′24″E / 51.10229°N 4.18998°E / 51.10229; 4.18998
Country Flag of Belgium (civil).svg  Belgium
Region Flemish Region
Province Antwerp
Municipality Bornem
Area
[1]
  Total5.05 km2 (1.95 sq mi)
Population
 (2021) [1]
  Total462
  Density91/km2 (240/sq mi)
Time zone CET

Weert is a village in the municipality of Bornem, Antwerp Province, Belgium.

The village used to located on the left bank of the Scheldt, but the river changed course during the 13th century, and it is now located on the right bank. The village was first mentioned in 1240 when it was sold to the Saint Bavo's Abbey in Ghent for cultivation. Around 1320, the area was enclosed by dikes. [2] Weert was an independent municipality until 1977, when it was merged into Bornem. [3]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Bevolking per statistische sector - Sector 12007D". Statistics Belgium. Retrieved 9 May 2022.
  2. "Weeer". Agentschap Onroerend Erfgoed (in Dutch). Retrieved 10 May 2022.
  3. "Bornem". Agentschap Onroerend Erfgoed (in Dutch). Retrieved 10 May 2022.