Leopoldsburg
Leopoldsburg
Bourg-Léopold (French) | |
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Leopoldsburg Location in Belgium
show Location of Leopoldsburg in Limburg | |
Coordinates: 51°07′N 05°15′E / 51.117°N 5.250°ECoordinates: 51°07′N 05°15′E / 51.117°N 5.250°E | |
Country | Belgium |
Community | Flemish Community |
Region | Flemish Region |
Province | Limburg |
Arrondissement | Hasselt |
Government | |
• Mayor | Wouter Beke (CD&V) |
• Governing party/ies | sp.a, CD&V |
Area | |
• Total | 22.49 km2 (8.68 sq mi) |
Population (2018-01-01)[1] | |
• Total | 15,625 |
• Density | 690/km2 (1,800/sq mi) |
Postal codes | 3970, 3971 |
Area codes | 011 |
Leopoldsburg (French: Bourg-Leopold) is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Limburg. On January 1, 2006, Leopoldsburg had a total population of 14,403. The total area is 22.49 km² (8.68 sq mi) which gives a population density of 640 inhabitants per km² (1,658.7/sq mi). It is situated near the important military base at Beverloo Camp. The municipality consists of the following sub-municipalities: Leopoldsburg proper and Heppen.
See also[]
- Limburg Shotguns, an American Football team from Leopoldsburg
References[]
- ^ "Wettelijke Bevolking per gemeente op 1 januari 2018". Statbel. Retrieved 9 March 2019.
External links[]
- Media related to Leopoldsburg at Wikimedia Commons
- Official site of the municipality (in Dutch)
- An unofficial site of Leopoldsburg. In Dutch and English
Categories:
- Municipalities of Limburg (Belgium)
- Belgian Limburg geography stubs