Lebbeke (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈlɛbeːkə]) is a municipality located in the Belgian province of East Flanders in the Denderstreek. The municipality comprises the towns of Denderbelle [nl], Lebbeke proper and Wieze [nl]. In 2021, Lebbeke had a total population of 19.560. The total area is 27.31 km².[2] Lebbeke is home to the chocolate factory Callebaut.
Lebbeke | |
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Lebbeke town hall | |
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![]() ![]() Lebbeke Location in Belgium
Location of Lebbeke in East Flanders ![]() | |
Coordinates: 51°00′N 04°07′E | |
Country | Belgium |
Community | Flemish Community |
Region | Flemish Region |
Province | East Flanders |
Arrondissement | Dendermonde |
Government | |
• Mayor | Raf De Wolf (N-VA) |
• Governing party/ies | N-VA, CD&V, SP.A-Groen |
Area | |
• Total | 26.92 km2 (10.39 sq mi) |
Population (2018-01-01)[1] | |
• Total | 19,195 |
• Density | 710/km2 (1,800/sq mi) |
Postal codes | 9280 |
Area codes | 052 |
Website | www.lebbeke.be |
Metal Female Voices Fest is a heavy metal music festival held annually in Belgium since 2003.
The Clay Cross in Lebbeke is a cyclo-cross race held in East Flanders.
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Municipalities in the Province of East Flanders, Flanders, Belgium | ||
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Dendermonde | ||
Eeklo | ||
Ghent | ||
Oudenaarde | ||
Sint-Niklaas |
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