Borsbeek () is a

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and former

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, in the

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History

Borsbeek was first mentioned in 1232. In 1264, it becomes an independent parish. Until the 16th century, it was part of the County of Cantecroy. In the late 16th century, during the

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, Borsbeek was pillaged and destroyed several times. In 1746, the village was nearly wiped out during the

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. Borsbeek used to be an agricultural community. In the mid 20th century, it became a centre of horticulture and a residential town. On 28 January 2022, the mayors of Borsbeek and Antwerp announced their intent to merge. This has been approved by both local governments and the small, densely populated town of Borsbeek became the 10th district of the city of Antwerp on 1 January 2025.

Climate

Notable people

See the :People from Borsbeek.

Gallery

File:Borsbeek Gemeentehuis.JPG, Town hall File:Borsbeek Watertoren 2.JPG, Water tower of Borsbeek File:Borsbeek Sint-Jozefinstituut 1.JPG, St Josef Institute File:Borsbeek Sint-Jacobskerk 3.jpg, St Jacobs Church

References

External links

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Official website
Districts of Antwerp Former municipalities of Antwerp Province {{Antwerp-geo-stub