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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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 |
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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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