About the town » Wilsele, Provincie Vlaams-Brabant, Flanders, Belgium
Popular surnames at Wilsele
- Boogaerts 77
- Sterckx 43
- Vertommen 35
- Peeters 18
- Evers 17
- Delabastita 16
- Boogaerts - Bogaerts 13
- Dormaels 12
- Theys 12
- Cloots 12
- Huysmans 11
- Swings 11
- Vounckx 10
- De Messemaeker 9
- Crab 9
- Van De Poll 8
- Meulemans 8
- Geeraerts 7
- Van Aerschot 7
- Beullens 7
Records from Wilsele
- BS Geboorte 16,282
- BS Huwelijk 9,300
- Bidprentjesverzameling 22
- Vluchtelingen 2
Source: Wikipedia Information
Wilsele is a part of the city of Leuven, Flemish Brabant, Flanders, Belgium. The Canal Leuven-Dijle which runs from Leuven to Mechelen passes through Wilsele and separates this part of Leuven into two parts: Wilsele-Dorp (Wilsele-Village) and Wilsele-Putkapel. Due to the physical separation, both parts have gone their own way for many years. Only recently Leuven has opened a bridge over the canal. Right in the middle between Wilsele-Dorp and Wilsele-Putkapel is the centre area of Wilsele: here one finds the partial town hall, subsidiary site of the city library and police, as well as a sports and cultural centre. Also the presence of the Centrumstraat (Centre Street) opposite to the town hall is a witness of the past of this part as the village centre. Part of Wilsele is located on the Keizersberg ("Emperor's Hill") or Boellenberg. The Keizersberg is the site of a beautiful abbey. The abbey houses many students from Leuven.
