Keerbergen (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈkeːrbɛrɣə(n)]) is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Flemish Brabant. The municipality comprises only the town of Keerbergen proper. On January 1, 2006, Keerbergen had a total population of 12,444. The total area is 18.39 km² which gives a population density of 677 inhabitants per km².
Keerbergen | |
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 Sint Michiels church | |
 Flag .svg) Coat of arms | |
Location of Keerbergen  | |
  Keerbergen Location in Belgium Location of Keerbergen in Flemish Brabant  | |
| Coordinates: 51°00′N 04°37′E / 51.000°N 4.617°E | |
| Country |  Belgium |
| Community | Flemish Community |
| Region | Flemish Region |
| Province | Flemish Brabant |
| Arrondissement | Leuven |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Ann Schevenels (OpenVLD) |
| • Governing party/ies | OpenVld, CD&V |
| Area | |
| • Total | 18.54 km2 (7.16 sq mi) |
| Population (2018-01-01)[1] | |
| • Total | 12,743 |
| • Density | 690/km2 (1,800/sq mi) |
| Postal codes | 3140 |
| NIS code | 24048 |
| Area codes | 015, 016 |
| Website | www.keerbergen.be |
History
The oldest reference to Keerbergen appeared the eleventh century as Chierberghe, which was donated in 1036 by the lord of Incourt to the bishop of Liège.
References
External links
Wikivoyage has a travel guide for Keerbergen.
Media related to Keerbergen at Wikimedia Commons- Official website - Available only in Dutch
- Gazetteer Entry
