Country Belgium Province East Flanders Postal codes 9660, 9661 Area 173.7 km² Postal code 33034 Administrative region Detmold | Community Flemish Community Arrondissement Oudenaarde Area codes 055 Population 17,039 (30 Jun 2010) Local time Thursday 3:37 PM | |
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Weather 6°C, Wind SW at 23 km/h, 80% Humidity Points of interest Schloss Rheder, Ükern-Museum, Alte Schmiede | ||
Brakel ( [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 January 1, 2006, Brakel had a population of 13,726. The area is 56.46 km² which gives a population density of 243 per km². The mayor is Herman De Croo.
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Map of 33034 Brakel, Germany
The region is known for the green hills and valleys, which attract cyclists and walkers and play a role in the Tour of Flanders cycling race.
The Braekel chicken is named after the town.
The Uitkijktoren, a 32 metres (105 ft) high viewing tower was opened in April 2001. It is located at 50.8124°N 3.7391°E / 50.8124; 3.7391 on the Twaalfbunderstraat, north-west of Nederbrakel. Orientation boards at the top enable visitors to identify places of interest in all directions.