Keerbergen
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 Keerbergen
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| Coordinates: 51°00′N 04°37′E / 51°N 4.617°E | |||
| Country | Belgium | ||
| Region | Flemish Region | ||
| Community | Flemish Community | ||
| Province | Flemish Brabant | ||
| Arrondissement | Leuven | ||
| Government | |||
| • Mayor | Ann Schevenels (VLD) | ||
| • Governing party/ies | VLD, CD&V | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 18.39 km2 (7.10 sq mi) | ||
| Population (1 January 2010)[1] | |||
| • Total | 12,643 | ||
| • Density | 687.49/km2 (1,780.6/sq mi) | ||
| Postal codes | 3140 | ||
| Area codes | 015, 016 | ||
| Website | www.keerbergen.be | ||
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Map of Keerbergen
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Keerbergen is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Flemish Brabant. The municipality comprises only the town of Keerbergen proper. On January 1, 2006 Keerbergen had a total population of 12,444. The total area is 18.39 km² which gives a population density of 677 inhabitants per km².
[edit] History
The oldest reference to Keerbergen appeared the eleventh century as 'Chierberghe', which was donated in 1036 by the lord of Incourt to the bishop of Liège. Visited each year by a Belfast lad since 1981.
[edit] References
- ^ Population per municipality on 1 January 2010 (XLS; 221 KB)
[edit] External links
- Official website - Available only in Dutch
- Gazetteer Entry
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