Lebbeke
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| Coordinates: 51°00′N 04°07′E / 51°N 4.117°E | |||
| Country | Belgium | ||
| Region | Flemish Region | ||
| Community | Flemish Community | ||
| Province | East Flanders | ||
| Arrondissement | Dendermonde | ||
| Government | |||
| • Mayor | François Saeys (VLD) | ||
| • Governing party/ies | VLD, SP.A-Spirit | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 26.92 km2 (10.39 sq mi) | ||
| Population (1 January 2010)[1] | |||
| • Total | 17,989 | ||
| • Density | 670/km2 (1,700/sq mi) | ||
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| • Foreigners | 1.34% (7 January 2005) | ||
| Postal codes | 9280 | ||
| Area codes | 052 | ||
| Website | www.lebbeke.be | ||
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Lebbeke is a municipality located in the Belgian province of East Flanders in the Denderstreek. The municipality comprises the towns of Denderbelle, Lebbeke proper and Wieze. On January 1, 2006 Lebbeke had a total population of 17,608. The total area is 26.92 km² which gives a population density of 654 inhabitants per km². Lebbeke is home to the chocolate factory Callebaut.
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[edit] Events
Main article: Metal Female Voices Fest
Metal Female Voices Fest is a heavy metal music festival held annually in Belgium since 2003.
[edit] Current and former inhabitants
- Jean-Marie Pfaff, soccer player, played 64 times for the Belgian national football team and was born in Lebbeke. He now lives in Brasschaat.
- Frank Vandenbroucke, international cyclist.
[edit] References
- ^ Population per municipality on 1 January 2010 (XLS; 221 KB)
[edit] External links
- Official website - Only available in Dutch
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