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Linkeroever

Coordinates: 51°13′25″N 4°22′25″E / 51.22361°N 4.37361°E / 51.22361; 4.37361
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Linkeroever
District
Linkeroever at sunset, seen from Antwerp across the river Scheldt
Linkeroever at sunset, seen from Antwerp across the river Scheldt
Linkeroever is located in Belgium
Linkeroever
Linkeroever
Location in Belgium
Coordinates: 51°13′25″N 4°22′25″E / 51.22361°N 4.37361°E / 51.22361; 4.37361
Country Belgium
RegionFlemish Region
ProvinceAntwerp
MunicipalityAntwerp
Area
 • Total10.11 km2 (3.90 sq mi)
Population
 (2021)[1]
 • Total16,545
 • Density1,600/km2 (4,200/sq mi)
Time zoneCET

Linkeroever (Literal translation: Left bank) is an area in the city of Antwerp, on the left bank of the Scheldt river. Historically it was a neighbourhood which belonged to Zwijndrecht, but on 19 March 1923, it was attached to Antwerp. Linkeroever has a population of 16,545 (2021).[1] Before receiving its current name the area was known as "Borger Weert Polder".

Notable buildings in Linkeroever

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c "Bevolking per statistische sector - Sector 11002B". Statistics Belgium. Retrieved 9 May 2022.
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