Westerlo

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Westerlo is a Belgian municipality located in the Flemish region with 24 379 inhabitants (as of January 1, 2012). It consists of the eponymous capital as well as of the districts Heultje, Oevel, Oisterwijk, Voortkapel, Tongerlo and Zoerle - Parwijs lies between the Grote Nete in the south and the Albert Canal to the north.

Turnhout is 24 kilometers north, Antwerp 37 km northwest of Brussels and about 47 kilometers south-west. The next highway exits are located in the north near Geel and Herentals on the A13 / E 313 and in the south near Halen and Aarschot on the A2. In Herentals, Geel, Diest and Aarschot offers the nearest regional stations. Antwerp airport is the nearest regional airport and Brussels National Airport is near the capital of international importance.

Westerlo is the home of current Belgian football Zweitdivisionärs KVC Westerlo.

Pictures

Westerlo, Church

Tongerlo, Church

Oevel Church

Community partnerships

Sons and daughters of the town

  • Jo Willems ( b. 1970 ) Cinematographer
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