Begijnendijk facts for kids
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Begijnendijk
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 Begijnendijk
Location in Belgium
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| Country | Belgium | ||
| Community | Flemish Community | ||
| Region | Flemish Region | ||
| Province | Flemish Brabant | ||
| Arrondissement | Leuven | ||
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| • Total | 17.62 km2 (6.80 sq mi) | ||
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| Postal codes |
3130
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| Area codes | 016 - 015 | ||
| Website | www.begijnendijk.be | ||
Begijnendijk is a small town, also known as a municipality, located in the country of Belgium. It is part of the Flemish Brabant province. The municipality includes the main town of Begijnendijk and another town called Betekom.
As of January 1, 2006, about 9,400 people lived in Begijnendijk. The total area of the municipality is 17.62 square kilometers. This means there are about 534 people living in each square kilometer. The official language spoken here is Dutch.
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Weather in Begijnendijk
Begijnendijk holds a special record for weather in Belgium. On July 25, 2019, it recorded the hottest temperature ever in the country. The temperature reached a very hot 41.8 degrees Celsius (107.2 degrees Fahrenheit). This broke the previous record of 40.2 degrees Celsius (104.4 degrees Fahrenheit). That earlier record was set just the day before in a town called Angleur.
About Begijnendijk's Government
Begijnendijk, like other municipalities, has its own local government. This government helps manage the town and its services.
Who is the Mayor?
The mayor of Begijnendijk is Bert Ceulemans. He is part of a political group called Samen. The mayor is like the leader of the town. They help make decisions for the community.
Political Groups in Begijnendijk
The local government is made up of different political groups. These groups work together to run the municipality. In Begijnendijk, the main groups are Samen, N-VA, S.A.F.E, and Leef. They form the majority, meaning they have the most power in the local council.
Where is Begijnendijk Located?
Begijnendijk is found in the Leuven area. An arrondissement is a type of administrative division. It helps organize different parts of a province.
Postal Codes and Phone Numbers
If you wanted to send a letter to Begijnendijk, the postal code is 3130. The telephone area codes for calling Begijnendijk are 016 and 015.
