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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.

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Werchter
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250x210px
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120x100px
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100x100px
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Belgium
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Werchter
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Location in Belgium
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Country
Settlement.subdivision_name
Belgium
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Region
Settlement.subdivision_name1
Flemish Region
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Community
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Flemish Community
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Province
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Flemish Brabant
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Municipality
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Rotselaar
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3443

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Elevation
9
Image
Kerk Werchter.jpg
Dialing code
016
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Werchter
postal code
3118
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  • Werchter festival ground
  • Rock Werchter
  • Separate concerts
  • References

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.

==Werchter festival ground== === Rock Werchter ===

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