Geetbets facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Geetbets
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 Geetbets
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 | 35.17 km2 (13.58 sq mi) | ||
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| Postal codes |
3450, 3454
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| Area codes | 011, 013 | ||
| Website | www.geetbets.be | ||
Geetbets is a small town, or "municipality," located in Belgium. It's part of a larger area called the Flemish Brabant province. A municipality is like a local government area, similar to a city or a county. Geetbets includes the main town of Geetbets, plus two smaller towns called Grazen and Rummen.
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About Geetbets
Geetbets is a quiet place in the Belgian countryside. It is known for its peaceful atmosphere. The municipality covers an area of 35.17 square kilometers. This is about 13.58 square miles.
Population and People
As of January 1, 2006, Geetbets had a total population of 5,765 people. This means that about 164 people live in each square kilometer of land. This number is called the "population density." It helps us understand how crowded or spread out a place is.
Location in Belgium
Geetbets is located in the Flemish Brabant province. This province is in the Flemish Region of Belgium. The region is known for speaking Dutch. Geetbets is also part of the Leuven district. This is a larger administrative area.
People from Geetbets
Some notable people have connections to Geetbets. One important person was Jane Brigode.
Jane Brigode: A Belgian Politician
Jane Brigode (born Jane Ouwerx) was born in Rummen, one of the towns in Geetbets. She was born on May 30, 1870, and passed away on May 3, 1952. Jane Brigode was a significant figure in Belgian politics. She was known as a "liberal" and a "politician."
A "politician" is someone who works in government. They help make decisions and laws for the country or a local area. Being a "liberal" means she believed in ideas like individual rights and freedoms. She worked to make society fairer and more open. Jane Brigode played an important role in her time.
