Brakel
Brakel is a municipality in Belgium, located in the Flemish Region within the province of East Flanders. It lies in the arrondissement of Oudenaarde and encompasses several villages. The area is predominantly rural, with agricultural land, small forests, and waterways shaping the landscape.
The settlement has medieval origins, and the name Brakel appears in historical records from the Middle Ages.
The local economy centers on agriculture and small businesses, supplemented by services in the municipal center.
Brakel hosts traditional local events and features several historic religious buildings dating from the 18th and
Governance is provided by a mayor and an elected council, operating within the broader Flemish administrative