Branst
Branst is a hamlet in Bornem, Arrondissement of Mechelen, Flanders. Branst is situated nearby to the locality Hoogheide, as well as near the quarter Kraeyhoeve.| Tap on a place to explore it |
- Type: Hamlet
- Description: hamlet in Antwerp, Belgium
- Also known as: “Brans”
Places of Interest
Highlights include Sint-Vincentius a Paulokerk (Branst) and Bornem Castle.
Bornem Castle
Castle
Photo: Wikimedia, Public domain.
Bornem Castle, also known as the Marnix de Sainte-Aldegonde Castle, is a country house, formerly a castle, located in Bornem, province of Antwerp, Belgium. Bornem Castle is situated at an elevation of 1 meters. Bornem Castle is situated 3 km northeast of Branst.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Mariekerke and Weert.
Mariekerke
Village
Photo: Boskoyevsky, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Mariekerke is a village in the municipality of Bornem, in the province of Antwerp, Belgium. It is located on the banks of the river Scheldt. On January first 2025, Mariekerke had a population of 2.440 inhabitants.
Weert
Village
Photo: Wikimedia, Public domain.
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. Weert is situated 2½ km north of Branst.
Oppuurs
Village
Photo: ToonDG, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Oppuurs is a village in the Belgian province of Antwerp. It is a part of the municipality of Puurs-Sint-Amands. Oppuurs has 2,048 inhabitants as of 2021. Oppuurs is situated 3½ km southeast of Branst.
Branst
- Category: locality
- Location: Bornem, Arrondissement of Mechelen, Antwerp, Flanders, Belgium, Benelux, Europe
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Latitude
51.07907° or 51° 4′ 45″ northLongitude
4.19979° or 4° 11′ 59″ eastElevation
7 metres (23 feet)Open location code
9F3635HX+JWOpenStreetMap ID
node 450966377OpenStreetMap feature
place=hamlet
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Satellite Map
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In Other Languages
From Catalan to French—“Branst” goes by many names.
- Catalan: “Branst”
- Dutch: “Branst”
- French: “Branst”
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Hoogheide and Kraeyhoeve.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Begraafplaats Branst and KSV Branst.
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