Humbeek

Humbeek is a small town in Belgium with approximately 3,985 inhabitants. It is located in the municipality of Grimbergen, in the province of Flemish Brabant. Humbeek has an area of 7,87 km2 and a population density of 506 inhabitants per km2.[1] Humbeek is located along the Brussels–Scheldt Maritime Canal, which divides the village in two.

Humbeek
Coat of arms
Humbeek
Location in Belgium
Coordinates: 50°58′N 04°22′E
CountryBelgium
RegionFlemish Region
CommunityFlemish Community
ProvinceFlemish Brabant
ArrondissementHalle-Vilvoorde
MunicipalityGrimbergen
Area
  Total7.87 km2 (3.04 sq mi)
Population
  Total3,985
  Density510/km2 (1,300/sq mi)
Postal codes
1851
Area codes02
Websitewww.grimbergen.be

History

Humbeek was an independent municipality with its own mayor until 1976. On January 1, 1977 it became a submunicipality of Grimbergen.

References

  1. "Humbeek actueel". Grimbergen.be.


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