Diepenbeek facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Diepenbeek
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Diepenbeek town hall
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 Diepenbeek
Location in Belgium
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| Country | Belgium | ||
| Community | Flemish Community | ||
| Region | Flemish Region | ||
| Province | Limburg | ||
| Arrondissement | Hasselt | ||
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| • Total | 41.19 km2 (15.90 sq mi) | ||
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| Postal codes |
3590
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| Area codes | 011 | ||
| Website | www.diepenbeek.be | ||
Diepenbeek is a cool town located in the Belgian province of Limburg. It's pretty close to the city of Hasselt. Think of it as a friendly community where people live and learn.
On January 1, 2012, Diepenbeek had about 18,337 people living there. The town covers an area of about 41.19 square kilometers (that's about 15.9 square miles). This means there were about 430 people living in each square kilometer, which is called population density.
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Discover Diepenbeek
Diepenbeek is more than just a name on a map. It's a place with different neighborhoods and areas.
Communities and Hamlets
The main municipality of Diepenbeek includes several smaller communities and hamlets. These are like different parts of the town, each with its own feel. Some of these areas are:
- Bijenberg
- het Crijt
- Dorpheide
- Keizel
- Lutselus
- Pampert
- Piannesberg
- Reitje
- Rooierheide
- Rozendaal
- Zwartveld
Education and Innovation
Diepenbeek is a hub for learning and new ideas. It's home to an important university campus.
Hasselt University Campus
A big part of Hasselt University is located right here in Diepenbeek. This means many students come to Diepenbeek to study. The university is slowly growing and connecting more with Hasselt itself.
Limburg Science Park
Right on the university campus, you'll find the Limburg Science Park. This is a special place where companies and researchers work together. They develop new technologies and ideas, often linked to what's being studied at the university. It's a place for innovation and future discoveries.
Local Government
Like any town, Diepenbeek has a local government that helps run things.
The Mayor and Council
The mayor is like the main leader of the town. In Diepenbeek, the mayor is Rik Kriekels. He belongs to a political party called N-VA. The town also has a council, which is made up of different political parties working together. In Diepenbeek, the main groups working together are N-VA, CD&V, Open Vld, and Groen. They make decisions for the town.
Images for kids
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A robot, symbolizing innovation and learning, like at the Science Park.
