Willebroek

Willebroek is an administrative municipality in Antwerp Province, Belgium, comprising several distinct communities connected by waterways and canal systems. The settlements are distributed across the area, with water routes serving as natural links between the different village centers.

The region received its current administrative form in 1977 through a restructuring of Belgium's provincial system. This reform brought together several smaller settlements under a unified municipal administration.

The area maintains a deep connection to its waterways, and this relationship shapes how local communities gather and spend time together. The water system has become a defining feature of daily life, influencing how neighborhoods are laid out and how residents interact with their surroundings.

The municipality sits along major waterways that provide natural orientation points for visitors exploring the different communities. The canal system makes it easy to move between settlements and visit on foot or by bicycle.

A former church building in Klein-Willebroek now houses a museum focused on pump organs, preserving the craftsmanship of organ building. This unusual museum demonstrates how local heritage has been transformed into a specialized collection.

Location: Arrondissement of Mechelen

Capital city: Willebroek

Elevation above the sea: 4 m

Part of: Police zone Rivierenland, Emergency zone Rivierenland

Shares border with: Boom, Rumst, Kapelle-op-den-Bos, Puurs-Sint-Amands, Mechelen, Puurs

Phone: +3280092830

Email: info@willebroek.be

Website: http://willebroek.be

GPS coordinates: 51.05970,4.35810

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:44