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Brakel

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Municipality in the Belgian province of East Flanders

Brakel (Dutch pronunciation: ) 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 the center of Opbrakel. Since 1970, the municipality has comprised the villages of Nederbrakel, Opbrakel, Michelbeke, Elst, Zegelsem.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

  • HeadquartersBrakel, Belgium1
  • Websitewww.brakel.be
  • Legal formCities and municipalities1
  • Kind of organizationGovernment entity1
  • LEI894500U049AV7PCAK1823
  • StatusActive3
  • LEI statusLapsed (not renewed)3
  • Registered addressMarktplein 1, 9660 Brakel, Belgium3
  • Registered withFederal Public Service Economy (Ministry of Economy), 02076902623

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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 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 Alexander De Croo.2

Timeline

  1. Jan 1, 1971Founded Brakel is founded3

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