Bertem

Bertem (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈbɛrtɛm]) is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Flemish Brabant. The municipality comprises the towns of Bertem proper, Korbeek-Dijle and Leefdaal. On January 1, 2006, Bertem had a total population of 9,215. The total area is 29.75 km² which gives a population density of 310 inhabitants per km².

Bertem
Municipality
Bertem town hall
Flag
Coat of arms
Bertem
Location in Belgium
Location of Bertem in Flemish Brabant
Coordinates: 50°51′N 04°37′E
CountryBelgium
CommunityFlemish Community
RegionFlemish Region
ProvinceFlemish Brabant
ArrondissementLeuven
Government
 • MayorJoël Vander Elst (GB-VLD)
 • Governing party/iesGB-VLD, CD&V
Area
 • Total29.75 km2 (11.49 sq mi)
Population
 (2018-01-01)[1]
 • Total9,958
 • Density330/km2 (870/sq mi)
Postal codes
3060, 3061
Area codes016 - 02
Websitewww.bertem.be

The area is noted for its rural landscape, in particular the "Koeheide"[2] and "Bertembos" ("Bertem Forest"). On the open plains of Leefdaal, it is possible to see the endangered European Hamster (Cricetus cricetus)).[3] The village of Bertem itself is home to the Sint-Pieters-Bandenkerk, a romanesque church built between 950 and 1050.

See also

References
  1. "Wettelijke Bevolking per gemeente op 1 januari 2018". Statbel. Retrieved 9 March 2019.
  2. "Bertemse Koeheide webpagina". www.koeheide.be.
  3. "The European Hamster is sometimes referred to as the Common Hamster or Black Bellied Hamster and is 22-32 cm in length and can live up to 8 years. Find out more about this giant hamster in the profile below". www.petwebsite.com.
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