Stabroek

Stabroek (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈstaːbruk]) is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Antwerp. The municipality comprises the towns of Hoevenen [nl] and Stabroek proper. In 2021, Stabroek had a total population of 18,680.^[2] The total area is 21.51 km². In 2008 Stabroek celebrated its 750-year-old existence.

Ravenhof castle in Stabroek-Putte

For the former name of Georgetown, Guyana, see Stabroek, Guyana.

Stabroek
Municipality
Flag Coat of arms
Location of Stabroek
Stabroek Location in Belgium Location of Stabroek in the province of Antwerp
Coordinates: 51°20′N 04°22′E
Country	Belgium
Community	Flemish Community
Region	Flemish Region
Province	Antwerp
Arrondissement	Antwerp
Government
• Mayor	Henri Frans (N-VA)
• Governing party/ies	N-VA, CD&V
Area
• Total	21.42 km2 (8.27 sq mi)
Population  (2018-01-01)[1]
• Total	18,529
• Density	870/km2 (2,200/sq mi)
Postal codes	2940
NIS code	11044
Area codes	03
Website	www.stabroek.be

Famous Inhabitant

• Thomas Vermaelen, retired Belgian football player, currently assistant coach for the Belgium national football team