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Tremelo (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈtreːməloː]) is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Flemish Brabant, in Flanders. The municipality comprises the towns of Baal and Tremelo proper. On January 1, 2006, Tremelo had a total population of 13,725. The total area is 21.57 km² (5330 acres) which gives a population density of 636 inhabitants per km² (1647 per sq. mi.).

Tremelo
Municipality
Location of Tremelo
Tremelo
Location in Belgium
Location of Tremelo in Flemish Brabant
Coordinates: 50°59′N 04°42′E
CountryBelgium
CommunityFlemish Community
RegionFlemish Region
ProvinceFlemish Brabant
ArrondissementLeuven
Government
  MayorBert de Wit (CD&V)
  Governing party/iesCD&V, Groen, N-VA
Area
  Total21.89 km2 (8.45 sq mi)
Population
 (2018-01-01)[1]
  Total14,842
  Density680/km2 (1,800/sq mi)
Postal codes
3120, 3128
Area codes016, 015
Websitewww.tremelo.be

Located in the arrondissement or administrative district of Leuven, the official language is Dutch. Tremelo is most famous for having been the hometown of Father Damien, SS.CC. whom Pope Benedict XVI canonized on October 11, 2009, as Saint Damien of Molokai. Father Damien is locally known as Pater Damiaan, and was a legendary martyr of charity who had tended to the lepers in the Hawaiian Islands.

Birthplace of Father Damien
Birthplace of Father Damien

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Tremelo ist eine belgische Gemeinde in der Region Flandern mit 14.917 Einwohnern (Stand 1. Januar 2020).
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