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Glabbeek is located in Belgium
Glabbeek
Glabbeek
Location in Belgium
Country Belgium
Community Flemish Community
Region Flemish Region
Province Flemish Brabant
Arrondissement Leuven
Area
 • Total 26.78 km2 (10.34 sq mi)
Population
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Postal codes
3380, 3381, 3384
Area codes 016
Website www.glabbeek.be

Glabbeek is a small town in Belgium. It is located in the province of Flemish Brabant. Glabbeek is not just one town. It is a group of smaller towns that work together as one municipality.

Glabbeek: A Belgian Town

Glabbeek is a municipality in Belgium. A municipality is like a local government area. It includes a main town and several smaller villages nearby. Glabbeek is known for its peaceful, green surroundings.

Where is Glabbeek Located?

Glabbeek is in the Flemish Brabant province. This province is in the northern part of Belgium. It is part of the Leuven district. This means it is near the larger city of Leuven.

People and Population

As of January 1, 2006, about 5,189 people lived in Glabbeek. The total area of Glabbeek is 26.78 square kilometers. This means there are about 194 people living in each square kilometer. This is called the population density. It tells us how crowded an area is.

Who Leads Glabbeek?

The mayor of Glabbeek is Peter Reekmans. He belongs to a political group called Dorpspartij. This group has the most support in the local government. They make important decisions for the town.

Parts of Glabbeek

The municipality of Glabbeek includes several smaller towns. These towns are:

  • Attenrode
  • Bunsbeek
  • Glabbeek (the main town)
  • Kapellen
  • Wever
  • Zuurbemde

These towns work together under one local government.

Connecting with Glabbeek

If you want to send mail to Glabbeek, the postal codes are 3380, 3381, and 3384. The local phone area code is 016. You can also visit the official website for more information: www.glabbeek.be.

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