Bertem
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.
Bertem | |
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Bertem town hall | |
Flag Coat of arms | |
Location of Bertem | |
Bertem Location in Belgium
Location of Bertem in Flemish Brabant | |
Coordinates: 50°51′N 04°37′E | |
Country | Belgium |
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) | |
• Total | 9,958 |
• Density | 330/km2 (860/sq mi) |
Postal codes | 3060, 3061 |
NIS code | 24009 |
Area codes | 016 - 02 |
Website | www.bertem.be |
The area is noted for its rural landscape, in particular the "Koeheide" and "Bertembos" ("Bertem Forest"). On the open plains of Leefdaal, it is possible to see the endangered European Hamster (Cricetus cricetus)). 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.
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