Kortenaken facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Kortenaken
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 Kortenaken
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 | 49.10 km2 (18.96 sq mi) | ||
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| Postal codes |
3470-3473-3472
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| Area codes | 016, 011, 013 | ||
| Website | www.kortenaken.be | ||
Kortenaken is a small town, or municipality, located in Belgium. It's part of the Flemish Brabant province, which is in the northern, Dutch-speaking part of Belgium. Kortenaken is made up of a few smaller towns: Hoeleden, Kersbeek-Miskom, Kortenaken itself, Ransberg, and Waanrode.
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About Kortenaken
Kortenaken is a quiet place with a friendly community. It's known for its green spaces and rural feel. The area is mostly flat, which is typical for this part of Belgium.
Population and Area
As of January 1, 2014, Kortenaken had a total population of 7,881 people. This means nearly 8,000 people call Kortenaken home. The total area of the municipality is about 49.06 square kilometers (or about 18.94 square miles). This gives Kortenaken a population density of about 160 people per square kilometer. This means there are 160 people living in each square kilometer of land.
Local Government
Like other towns in Belgium, Kortenaken has its own local government. The mayor of Kortenaken is Kristof Mollu. He belongs to a political party called CD&V, which stands for Christian Democratic and Flemish. The local government is run by a group of parties working together. These parties include CD&V, N-VA (New Flemish Alliance), and Vooruit. They work to make decisions for the town and its residents.
Fun Facts and Events
Kortenaken used to host a popular annual festival called Boerenrock. This festival was a big event that lasted for three days every August.
Boerenrock Festival
The Boerenrock festival was a highlight for many people in Kortenaken and nearby areas. On Friday, the festival featured electronic music. Saturday was dedicated to rock music and a big party. Sunday was a special day for families, with music and activities aimed at children and their parents. Sadly, the last Boerenrock festival took place in 2016.
See also
- Kortenaken para niños (Kortenaken for kids in Spanish)
