Leopoldsburg (French: Bourg-Léopold) is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Limburg. On January 1, 2006, Leopoldsburg had a total population of 14,403. The total area is 22.49 km² (8.68 sq mi) which gives a population density of 640 inhabitants per km² (1,658.7/sq mi). It is situated near the important military base at Beverloo Camp. The municipality consists of the following sub-municipalities: Leopoldsburg proper and Heppen.
Leopoldsburg
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Location of Leopoldsburg in Limburg ![]() | |
Coordinates: 51°07′N 05°15′E | |
Country | Belgium |
Community | Flemish Community |
Region | Flemish Region |
Province | Limburg |
Arrondissement | Hasselt |
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• Mayor | Wouter Beke (CD&V) |
• Governing party/ies | sp.a, CD&V |
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• Total | 22.49 km2 (8.68 sq mi) |
Population (2018-01-01)[1] | |
• Total | 15,625 |
• Density | 690/km2 (1,800/sq mi) |
Postal codes | 3970, 3971 |
Area codes | 011 |
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Hasselt |
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Tongeren |
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