Roosdaal

Roosdaal (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈroːzdaːl]) is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Flemish Brabant. The municipality comprises the towns of Borchtlombeek, Onze-Lieve-Vrouw-Lombeek, Pamel and Strijtem. It is also situated in the Pajottenland.

Roosdaal
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Roosdaal
Location in Belgium
Location of Roosdaal in Flemish Brabant
Coordinates: 50°51′N 04°05′E
CountryBelgium
CommunityFlemish Community
RegionFlemish Region
ProvinceFlemish Brabant
ArrondissementHalle-Vilvoorde
Government
  MayorChristine Hemerijckx (CD&V)
  Governing party/iesCD&V
Area
  Total21.69 km2 (8.37 sq mi)
Population
 (2018-01-01)[1]
  Total11,629
  Density540/km2 (1,400/sq mi)
Postal codes
1760, 1761
Area codes054, 053, 02
Websitewww.roosdaal.be

On January 1, 2016, Roosdaal had a total population of 11,494. The total area is 21.69 km² which gives a population density of 530 inhabitants per km². Roosdaal is well known in Flanders for its berries through its annual strawberry convention.

In 2008, during a national television competition, Onze-lieve-vrouw-Lombeek was elected as "The most beautiful village in Flemish-Brabant", but it lost the overall Flemish competition to the town of Oud-Rekem.

Notable people

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