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Georgetown, Guyana
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was known as Stabroek prior to 1812.''
Stabroek () is a
municipality
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located in the
Belgian
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province of
Antwerp. 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.
Famous inhabitants
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Thomas Vermaelen
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, retired Belgian football player, currently assistant coach for the
Belgium national football team
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References
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Official website*
Official website for the 750-year anniversary
Municipalities of Antwerp Province
Populated places in Antwerp Province
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