Tessenderlo

The municipality of Tessenderlo contains five distinct villages: Tessenderlo proper, Schoot, Engsbergen, Hulst, and Berg across 51.35 square kilometers.

In 1942, an industrial accident occurred when 150 tonnes of ammonium nitrate detonated at the Produits Chimiques plant, resulting in 189 casualties.

The local population speaks the Brabantic dialect, which distinguishes them from other Limburg regions where traditional Limburgian dialects dominate.

Located at the intersection of three provinces, Tessenderlo connects to major cities through the Albert Canal and European route E313.

The name Tessenderlo derives from ancient origins, referring to an open space within the forest territory of the Taxandrian people.

Location: Arrondissement of Hasselt

Capital city: Tessenderlo

Elevation above the sea: 27 m

Part of: Politiezone Beringen/Ham/Tessenderlo

Shares border with: Beringen, Scherpenheuvel-Zichem

Phone: +3213661715

Email: info@tessenderlo.be

Website: http://tessenderlo.be

GPS coordinates: 51.06970,5.08970

Latest update: May 27, 2025 17:31