Keerbergen

Keerbergen (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈkeːrbɛrɣə(n)]) is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Flemish Brabant. The municipality comprises only the town of Keerbergen proper. On January 1, 2006, Keerbergen had a total population of 12,444. The total area is 18.39 km² which gives a population density of 677 inhabitants per km².

Keerbergen
Sint Michiels church
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Keerbergen
Location in Belgium
Location of Keerbergen in Flemish Brabant
Coordinates: 51°00′N 04°37′E
CountryBelgium
CommunityFlemish Community
RegionFlemish Region
ProvinceFlemish Brabant
ArrondissementLeuven
Government
  MayorDominick Vansevenant (N-VA)
  Governing party/iesN-VA, CD&V
Area
  Total18.39 km2 (7.10 sq mi)
Population
 (2018-01-01)[1]
  Total12,743
  Density690/km2 (1,800/sq mi)
Postal codes
3140
Area codes015, 016
Websitewww.keerbergen.be

History

The oldest reference to Keerbergen appeared the eleventh century as Chierberghe, which was donated in 1036 by the lord of Incourt to the bishop of Liège.

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