Lierde (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈliːrdə]) is a municipality located in the Flemish Ardennes, the hilly southern part of the Belgian province of East Flanders in the Denderstreek. The municipality comprises the towns of Deftinge, Hemelveerdegem, Sint-Maria-Lierde and Sint-Martens-Lierde. In 2021, Lierde had a total population of 6,626. The total area is 26.13 km².[2] Lierde borders to Brakel, Zottegem, Herzele and Geraardsbergen. Lierde is known for the Ronde van vlaanderen, a bike race where cyclists climb all the hills of the Flemish Ardennes.
Lierde | |
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Municipality | |
Lierde town hall | |
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Flag Coat of arms | |
Lierde Location in Belgium
Location of Lierde in East Flanders | |
| Coordinates: 50°48′N 03°49′E | |
| Country | Belgium |
| Community | Flemish Community |
| Region | Flemish Region |
| Province | East Flanders |
| Arrondissement | Oudenaarde |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Marc De Brakeleer (LIERDE) |
| • Governing party/ies | LIERDE, CL |
| Area | |
| • Total | 26.13 km2 (10.09 sq mi) |
| Population (2018-01-01)[1] | |
| • Total | 6,567 |
| • Density | 250/km2 (650/sq mi) |
| Postal codes | 9570-9571-9572 |
| Area codes | 055-054 |
| Website | www.lierde.be |
Places adjacent to Lierde | |
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Municipalities in the Province of East Flanders, Flanders, Belgium | ||
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| Aalst | ||
| Dendermonde | ||
| Eeklo | ||
| Ghent | ||
| Oudenaarde | ||
| Sint-Niklaas | ||
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