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Werchter | |
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  Werchter Location in Belgium | |
| Coordinates: 50°58′N 4°42′E / 50.967°N 4.700°E | |
| Country | Belgium |
| Region | Flemish Region |
| Community | Flemish Community |
| Province | Flemish Brabant |
| Municipality | Rotselaar |
| Population (1 January 2013)[1] | |
| • Total | 3,443 |
Werchter is a small village in Belgium which has been part of the municipality of Rotselaar since 1 January 1977. It is the site of Rock Werchter and the birthplace of the painters Cornelius Van Leemputten and Frans Van Leemputten. The origin of the Werchter's name is unknown, but is thought to be related to water.[2]
- ^ "Bevolkingscijfers" (in Dutch). The Municipality of Rotselaar. Retrieved 25 January 2015.
- ^ "Geschiedenis" (in Dutch). The Municipality of Rotselaar. Retrieved 5 July 2007.