Bierbeek (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈbiːrbeːk] (listen)) is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Flemish Brabant. The municipality comprises the towns of Bierbeek proper, Korbeek-Lo, Lovenjoel and Opvelp. On January 1, 2006, Bierbeek had a total population of 9,147. The total area is 39.73 km² which gives a population density of 230 inhabitants per km².
Bierbeek | |
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Location of Bierbeek in Flemish Brabant ![]() | |
Coordinates: 50°50′N 04°46′E | |
Country | Belgium |
Community | Flemish Community |
Region | Flemish Region |
Province | Flemish Brabant |
Arrondissement | Leuven |
Government | |
• Mayor | Johan Vanhulst (CD&V) |
• Governing party/ies | CD&V, Vooruit, Groen |
Area | |
• Total | 38.97 km2 (15.05 sq mi) |
Population (2018-01-01)[1] | |
• Total | 10,025 |
• Density | 260/km2 (670/sq mi) |
Postal codes | 3360 |
Area codes | 016 |
Website | www.bierbeek.be |
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