Bertem | |
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Bertem town hall | |
Coordinates: 50°51′N 04°37′E / 50.850°N 4.617°E | |
Country | ![]() |
Community | Flemish Community |
Region | Flemish Region |
Province | Flemish Brabant |
Arrondissement | Leuven |
Government | |
• Mayor | Joël Vander Elst (OpenVld) |
• Governing party/ies | OpenVld, CD&V |
Area | |
• Total | 29.99 km2 (11.58 sq mi) |
Population (2018-01-01)[1] | |
• Total | 9,958 |
• Density | 330/km2 (860/sq mi) |
Postal codes | 3060, 3061 |
NIS code | 24009 |
Area codes | 016 - 02 |
Website | www.bertem.be |
Bertem (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈbɛrtɛm] ) is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Flemish Brabant. The municipality comprises the towns of Bertem proper, Korbeek-Dijle and Leefdaal. On January 1, 2006, Bertem had a total population of 9,215. The total area is 29.75 km2 which gives a population density of 310 inhabitants per km2.
The area is noted for its rural landscape, in particular the "Koeheide"[2] and "Bertembos" ("Bertem Forest"). On the open plains of Leefdaal, it is possible to see the endangered European Hamster (Cricetus cricetus)).[3] The village of Bertem itself is home to the Sint-Pieters-Bandenkerk , a romanesque church built between 950 and 1050.
Known cyclist Vlad van Mechelen is from there.
See also
References
- ^ "Wettelijke Bevolking per gemeente op 1 januari 2018". Statbel. Retrieved 9 March 2019.
- ^ "Bertemse Koeheide webpagina". www.koeheide.be.
- ^ "The European Hamster is sometimes referred to as the Common Hamster or Black Bellied Hamster and is 22-32 cm in length and can live up to 8 years. Find out more about this giant hamster in the profile below". www.petwebsite.com.
External links
Media related to Bertem at Wikimedia Commons
- Official website
- VC. Bertem-Leefdaal, the local soccer club of Bertem
- Gazetteer Entry