Kortessem facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Kortessem
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 Kortessem
Location in Belgium
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| Country | Belgium | ||
| Community | Flemish Community | ||
| Region | Flemish Region | ||
| Province | Limburg | ||
| Arrondissement | Tongeren | ||
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| • Total | 33.90 km2 (13.09 sq mi) | ||
| Population
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| Postal codes |
3720-3724
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| Area codes | 011 | ||
| Website | www.kortessem.be | ||
Kortessem is a small town, also known as a municipality, located in Belgium. It is found in the Limburg province, close to the city of Hasselt. On January 1, 2006, Kortessem had a total population of 8,074 people. The town covers an area of 33.90 square kilometers. This means about 238 people live in each square kilometer, which is called the population density.
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Discovering Kortessem's Areas
Kortessem is made up of several smaller areas. These are called sub-municipalities. Each of these areas helps make up the larger town of Kortessem.
Main Sub-municipalities
The municipality of Kortessem includes these areas:
- Kortessem (the main town)
- Guigoven
- Vliermaal
- Vliermaalroot
- Wintershoven
Historical Highlights of Kortessem
Kortessem has some interesting history, including a very old tree and a special honorary citizen.
The Ancient Onzelievehereboom Oak
For a long time, Kortessem was home to a very old oak tree. It was known as the Onzelievehereboom. This tree was incredibly old, about 1200 years! Sadly, a powerful storm destroyed it in 2009.
Herman Van Rompuy: Honorary Citizen
Since May 16, 2014, Herman Van Rompuy has been an honorary citizen of Kortessem. Being an honorary citizen is a special title. It is given to people who have done great things for a town or country.
Gallery
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Dessener Castle, once home to Field Marshal Guillaume de Lamboy, Baron of Cortesheim
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The Church of Saint Peter in Chains in Wintershoven, Kortessem
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Castle Jongenbos, located in Vliermaalroot
