Galmaarden

Galmaarden (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈɣɑlmaːrdə(n)]) is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Flemish Brabant. The municipality comprises the towns of Galmaarden proper, Tollembeek and Vollezele. It is also situated in the Pajottenland. On January 1, 2006, Galmaarden had a total population of 8,058. The total area is 34.93 km² which gives a population density of 231 inhabitants per km². Galmaarden is the current home of the comedian Urbanus, who has a statue in Tollembeek. There is a statue of the stallion Brillant in Vollezele.

Galmaarden
Vollezele
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Galmaarden
Location in Belgium
Location of Galmaarden in Flemish Brabant
Coordinates: 50.75°N 03.99°E / 50.75; 03.99
CountryBelgium
CommunityFlemish Community
RegionFlemish Region
ProvinceFlemish Brabant
ArrondissementHalle-Vilvoorde
Government
  MayorPierre Deneyer (CD&V)
  Governing party/iesCD&V
Area
  Total34.93 km2 (13.49 sq mi)
Population
 (2018-01-01)[1]
  Total8,725
  Density250/km2 (650/sq mi)
Postal codes
1570
Area codes054
Websitewww.galmaarden.be

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