Bertem
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  Bertem
Location in Belgium
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| Sovereign state |  Belgium |
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| Region |  Flemish Region |
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| Community | Flemish Community |
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| Province |  Flemish Brabant |
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| Arrondissement | Leuven | ||
| Coordinates | 50°51′0″N 04°37′0″E / 50.85°N 4.616667°ECoordinates: 50°51′0″N 04°37′0″E / 50.85°N 4.616667°E | ||
| Area | 29.75 km² | ||
| Population – Males – Females – Density |
9,215 (2006-01-01) 48.68% 51.32% 310 inhab./km² |
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| Age distribution 0–19 years 20–64 years 65+ years |
(01/01/2006) 24.71% 59.26% 16.03% |
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| Foreigners | 6.61% (01/01/2008) | ||
| Unemployment rate | 4.51% (1 January 2006) | ||
| Mean annual income | €15,222/pers. (2003) | ||
| Mayor | Albert Mees (GB-VLD) | ||
| Governing parties | GB-VLD, SP.A | ||
| Postal codes | 3060, 3061 | ||
| Area codes | 016 - 02 | ||
| Website | www.bertem.be | ||
Bertem 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.
The area is noted for its rural landscape, in particular the Koeheide [1] and Bertembos ("Bertem Forest"). On the open plains of Leefdaal, it is possible to see the endangered European Hamster (Cricetus cricetus) (external link European Hamster). The village of Bertem itself is home to the Sint-Pieters-Bandenkerk, a romanesque church built between 950 and 1050.
See also
External links
- bertem.be
- VC. Bertem-Leefdaal, the local soccer club of Bertem
- koeheide.be
- Gazetteer Entry
- Sint-Pieters-Bandenkerk (in Dutch)
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