Keerbergen facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Keerbergen
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Sint Michiels church
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 Keerbergen
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 | 18.39 km2 (7.10 sq mi) | ||
| Population
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| Postal codes |
3140
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| Area codes | 015, 016 | ||
| Website | www.keerbergen.be | ||
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Keerbergen is a small but lively town located in the country of Belgium. It's part of the Flemish Brabant province, which is in the northern, Dutch-speaking part of Belgium.
As of January 1, 2006, about 12,444 people lived in Keerbergen. The town covers an area of about 18.39 square kilometers (which is about 7.1 square miles). This means that on average, there are about 677 people living in every square kilometer, making it a fairly busy place!
History of Keerbergen
The name Keerbergen has been around for a very long time. The earliest mention of the town was in the 11th century, when it was called Chierberghe.
In the year 1036, the local lord of a place called Incourt gave Keerbergen to the bishop of Liège. This was a common way for land to change hands many centuries ago.
How Keerbergen is Governed
Like all towns, Keerbergen has its own local government. The town is led by a mayor, who helps make important decisions for the community.
- Mayor: The current mayor of Keerbergen is Ann Schevenels, who belongs to the OpenVLD political party.
- Ruling Parties: The town's government is run by a group of political parties working together. In Keerbergen, these are the OpenVld and the CD&V parties. They work to improve the town for everyone who lives there.
See also
In Spanish: Keerbergen para niños
