Boortmeerbeek facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Boortmeerbeek
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 Boortmeerbeek
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 | 18.64 km2 (7.20 sq mi) | ||
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| Postal codes |
3190, 3191
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| Area codes | 015, 016 | ||
| Website | www.boortmeerbeek.be | ||
Boortmeerbeek is a lively town located in the Belgian province of Flemish Brabant. It's a place where history meets modern life. The name "Boortmeerbeek" might sound a bit tricky, but it's just how they say it in Dutch!
This area is more than just one town. It's a municipality, which means it includes Boortmeerbeek itself, plus two other smaller towns: Schiplaken and Hever. Together, these towns cover an area of about 18.64 square kilometers.
To give you an idea of how many people live here, the population density is around 620 people per square kilometer. This means that for every square kilometer of land, there are about 620 people living there. It's a pretty busy place!
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Boortmeerbeek's Football Team
Boortmeerbeek is home to a local football team called KRC Boortmeerbeek. This team has been a starting point for some well-known football players and coaches.
Famous Footballers from Boortmeerbeek
- Albert Cluytens and Danny Lenie are two notable players who have been part of KRC Boortmeerbeek. They showed their skills on the field here.
- Michel Verschueren was born in Boortmeerbeek in 1931. He started his football journey right here at KRC Boortmeerbeek. He played for the team and later even became their coach for two seasons. He went on to have a very successful career in Belgian football.
Historical Figures of Boortmeerbeek
Throughout its history, Boortmeerbeek has been home to several interesting people who made their mark on the town.
Builders and Lords of the Past
- Jan van Muysen was an important person in Boortmeerbeek's history. He was responsible for building the local church in the year 1451. Imagine, that church has been standing for centuries!
- Charles de Santa Cruz was a knight and a lord of Boortmeerbeek. He was a powerful figure in the area. He was married to Susanne de Molenare.
- Juan Franscisco de Santa Cruz was the son of Charles de Santa Cruz. He also became a Lord of Boortmeerbeek, continuing his family's influence in the town. He was married to Marie Antoinette Baltine Tucher.
