Bertem facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Bertem
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Bertem town hall
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 Bertem
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 | 29.75 km2 (11.49 sq mi) | ||
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| Postal codes |
3060, 3061
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| Area codes | 016 - 02 | ||
| Website | www.bertem.be | ||
Bertem is a small town, also called a municipality, located in Belgium. It is part of the Flemish Brabant province, which is a region in Belgium.
The municipality of Bertem includes the main town of Bertem, plus two smaller towns: Korbeek-Dijle and Leefdaal. As of January 1, 2006, about 9,215 people lived in Bertem. The total area of Bertem is nearly 30 square kilometers. This means that about 310 people live in each square kilometer.
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Nature and Wildlife in Bertem
Bertem is well-known for its beautiful countryside. You can find peaceful rural landscapes here. Two special natural areas are the "Koeheide" and the "Bertem Forest" (called "Bertembos").
European Hamster Habitat
On the wide-open fields of Leefdaal, which is part of Bertem, you might even spot a rare animal. This is the European Hamster (Cricetus cricetus). This type of hamster is an endangered animal, meaning there are not many left in the world. Bertem is one of the places where they still live.
Historical Buildings
The village of Bertem itself is home to an important historical building. This is the Sint-Pieters-Bandenkerk.
Sint-Pieters-Bandenkerk
The Sint-Pieters-Bandenkerk is a very old church. It was built between the years 950 and 1050. This church is an example of Romanesque architecture. This style of building was popular in Europe during the Middle Ages. It often features thick walls, round arches, and sturdy pillars.
Local Government
Like all municipalities, Bertem has its own local government. This government helps manage the town and its services.
Mayor and Council
The head of the local government in Bertem is the mayor. The current mayor is Joël Vander Elst, who belongs to the OpenVld political party. The local government is run by a group of political parties working together. In Bertem, these parties are OpenVld and CD&V. They form the "majority" group that makes decisions for the municipality.
Famous People
Bertem is also the hometown of some well-known people.
Vlad van Mechelen
One famous person from Bertem is Vlad van Mechelen. He is a known cyclist.
