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was known as Stabroek prior to 1812.'' Stabroek () is a

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located in the

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province of

Antwerp Antwerp (; nl, Antwerpen ; french: Anvers ; es, Amberes) is the largest city in Belgium by area at and the capital of Antwerp Province in the Flemish Region. With a population of 520,504,

. The municipality comprises the towns of and Stabroek proper. In 2021, Stabroek had a total population of 18,680. The total area is 21.51 km². In 2008 Stabroek celebrated its 750-year-old existence. Stabroek Ravenhof 3

Famous inhabitants

Thomas Vermaelen Thomas Vermaelen (born 14 November 1985) is a retired Belgian professional footballer who is currently an assistant coach for the Belgium national team. Being left-footed, he usually played as a left-sided centre-back and could play at left-bac ...

, retired Belgian football player, currently assistant coach for the

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Official website for the 750-year anniversary
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