Linkebeek facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Linkebeek
Municipality
Flag Coat of arms
Linkebeek Location in Belgium
Country	Belgium
Community	Flemish Community
Region	Flemish Region
Province	Flemish Brabant
Arrondissement	Halle-Vilvoorde
Area
• Total	4.15 km2 (1.60 sq mi)
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Postal codes	1630
Area codes	02
Website	www.linkebeek.be

Linkebeek is a small town in Belgium. It is part of the Halle-Vilvoorde district, which is in the Flemish Brabant province. Linkebeek is very close to the big city of Brussels. It is almost connected to the Moensberg area of Uccle, which is part of Brussels.

In 2006, about 4,759 people lived in Linkebeek. The town covers an area of about 4.15 square kilometers. This means there are about 1,147 people living in each square kilometer.

Town Partnerships

Linkebeek has special friendships with towns in other countries. These are called "twin towns" or "sister cities." It means they share ideas and culture.

French Connection

• Linkebeek has been partners with Saint-Lambert-du-Lattay in France since 1981.

English Friendship

• Since 1996, Linkebeek has also been partners with Kenton in England.

Famous People from Linkebeek

Many interesting people have lived in Linkebeek. Some of them are well-known for their work in writing, acting, or music.

Writers and Artists

• Herman Teirlinck (1879–1967) was a famous Belgian writer.
• Jehan Frison (1882–1961) was a painter and engraver.
• Rodolphe Wytsman (1860–1927) was a painter.
• Juliette Wytsman (1866–1925) was also a painter.

Actors and Musicians

• Audrey Hepburn was a very famous actress and also worked to help people around the world.
• Roméo Elvis is a popular rapper and hip-hop artist.
• Angèle Van Laeken is a well-known singer-songwriter and musician.

See also

In Spanish: Linkebeek para niños