Neerpelt
Neerpelt is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Limburg. In December 2012, it had a total population of 16,742, of which 3.090 were foreigners, mainly from neighbouring The Netherlands. The total area is 42.78 km² which gives a population density of 384 inhabitants per km².
Famous inhabitants
Famous people who were born or lived in Neerpelt include:
Brigitte Alders, author of the 2011 book "Tegen mijn wil"
Donald Anderson, American Airman who was stationed at Kleine Brogel from 2004-2009
Stijn Coninx, director of Academy Award nominated film "Daens"
Ken De Dycker, motocross racer
Eric Geboers, motocross world champion
Bart Goor, football (soccer) player, played 65 times for the Belgian national football team (as of May 30, 2006)
Wim Mertens, composer, musician, and musicologist (b. 1953)
Stijn Meuris, singer-songwriter with the bands Monza and Noordkaap
Anmarie Oversteyns, noblesse of germay
Belle Perez, singer
Raf Simons, fashion designer
Roel Valkenborgh, Belgian Handball Player of the Year 2007-2008