Achterhoek
Achterhoek is a locality in Berlaar, Arrondissement of Mechelen, Flanders. Achterhoek is situated nearby to the village Gestel, as well as near the locality Berlaar.Places of Interest
Highlights include Kasteel Berlaarhof (Berlaar) and Sint-Lambertuskerk (Gestel).
Kasteel Berlaarhof (Berlaar)
Castle
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Kasteel Berlaarhof (Berlaar) is a castle.
Sint-Lambertuskerk (Gestel)
Church
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Sint-Lambertuskerk (Gestel) is a church.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Kessel and Nijlen.
Kessel
Village
Kessel is a town in the municipality of Nijlen in the province of Antwerp in Belgium. In 2006, the population was 7,207 inhabitants. Kessel is known for its tourist attractions, such as "de Kesselse Heide" and "Fort Kessel". Kessel is situated 3 km northwest of Achterhoek.
Nijlen
Town
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Nijlen is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Antwerp. The municipality comprises the towns of Bevel, Kessel and Nijlen proper. In 2021, Nijlen had a total population of 22,985. The total area is 39.09 km2. Nijlen is situated 4 km north of Achterhoek.
Itegem
Village
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Itegem is a village, which is situated 5 km southeast of Achterhoek.
Achterhoek
- Type: Locality
- Location: Berlaar, Arrondissement of Mechelen, Antwerp, Flanders, Belgium, Benelux, Europe
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Latitude
51.12554° or 51° 7′ 32″ northLongitude
4.66614° or 4° 39′ 58″ eastElevation
3 metres (10 feet)Open location code
9F364MG8+6FGeoNames ID
2803364
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