City and municipality in Flemish Community, Belgium
Bree (Dutch pronunciation:[ˈbreː]ⓘ; French: Brée, French pronunciation:[bʁe]) is a city and municipality in the Flemish province of Limburg, Belgium. In December 2021, Bree had a total population of 16,097. The total area is 64.96 km2 (25.08 sq mi) which gives it a population density of 246 inhabitants per square kilometre (640/sq mi). The mayor of Bree is Liesbeth van der Auwera.
Culture
Cultural center
De Zeepziederij, the cultural center of Bree. This center was known till 2019 as the cultural center of De Breughel.
Musea
Stadsmuseum Bree, located in the old town hall
Rijtuigmuseum Bree
De Gulden Tas, the smallest coffee roastery in Belgium, founded in 1995
Events
The yearly Sint-Niklaasmarkt on 5 December, organized from the start of the 17th century
The yearly Goat market which takes place on the first Monday after the first week of October. Many years ago the best goats were sold here, now it is a folklore-event
Climate
Climate in this area has mild differences between highs and lows, and there is adequate rainfall year-round. The Köppen Climate Classification subtype for this climate is "Cfb" (Marine West Coast Climate/Oceanic climate).[1]
Demographics
Bree had a population of 16,097 (7,991 men and 8,106 women) as of 6 December 2021, 9% of the population has a foreign nationality.[2]
Income
The average income in Bree is €18,659 per year[3] as of 2019.
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Notable inhabitants
Jaak Broekx, oldest man in Belgium from 2021 to 2023
