Beerse () is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Antwerp. The municipality comprises the towns of Beerse proper and Vlimmeren. In 2024, Beerse had a total population of 18,601.[https://allecijfers.be/gemeente/beerse/#:~:text=De%20bevolking%20van%20de%20gemeente%20Beerse%20is%20met,tot%20en%20met%202024%20was%20150%20inwoners%20%280%2C95%25%29.] The total area is . The pharmaceutical company Janssen Pharmaceutica, founded by Dr. Paul Janssen, has its headquarters in Beerse.

Industry

Several companies are located in Beerse, of which the most important are:

  • Janssen Pharmaceutica (pharmaceuticals)
  • Metallo-Chimique (metallurgy)
  • Wienerberger Beerse (bricks)
  • Glacio (ice cream)
  • Aurora productions (paper and plastics)

Climate

Notable inhabitants

  • Peter Evrard, singer
  • René Verheyen, soccer player
  • Patrick Vervoort, soccer player

References

  • Age distribution