Roosdaal
Roosdaal (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈroːzdaːl] ⓘ) is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Flemish Brabant. The municipality comprises the towns of Borchtlombeek, Onze-Lieve-Vrouw-Lombeek, Pamel and Strijtem. It is also situated in the Pajottenland.
On January 1, 2016, Roosdaal had a total population of 11,494. The total area is 21.69 km² which gives a population density of 530 inhabitants per km². Roosdaal is well known in Flanders for its berries through its annual strawberry convention. One of its most notable tourist attractions is the historic Hertboom Windmill.[2]
In 2008, during a national television competition, Onze-lieve-vrouw-Lombeek was voted "The most beautiful village in Flemish Brabant", but it lost the overall Flemish competition to the town of Oud-Rekem.
Notable people
- Frans Van Cauwelaert (b. 10 January 1880 – 17 May 1961), politician and lawyer.
References
External links
- Media related to Roosdaal at Wikimedia Commons
- Official website - Available only in Dutch
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