Grimbergen

Grimbergen
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Grimbergen is located in Belgium
Grimbergen
Grimbergen
Location in Belgium
Location of Grimbergen in Flemish Brabant
Coordinates: 50°56′N 04°23′E / 50.933°N 4.383°E / 50.933; 4.383
Country Belgium
CommunityFlemish Community
RegionFlemish Region
ProvinceFlemish Brabant
ArrondissementHalle-Vilvoorde
Government
 • MayorBart Laeremans (Vernieuwing)
 • Governing party/iesOpenVLD, N-VA, Vernieuwing
Area
 • Total38.67 km2 (14.93 sq mi)
Population
 (2018-01-01)[1]
 • Total37,355
 • Density970/km2 (2,500/sq mi)
Postal codes
1850-1853
NIS code
23025
Area codes02
Websitewww.grimbergen.be

Grimbergen (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈɣrɪmbɛrɣə(n)]) is a municipality in the province of Flemish Brabant, in the Flemish region of Belgium, 10 km (6.2 mi) north of the capital Brussels. The municipality comprises the towns of Beigem, Grimbergen, Humbeek, and Strombeek-Bever. In 2017, Grimbergen had a total population of 37,030. The total area is 38.61 km2 (14.91 sq mi), which gives a population density of 959/km2 (2,480/sq mi).

Grimbergen is in the Dutch language area of Belgium. The French-speaking minority is represented by four members on the 30-seat local council. Grimbergen is mostly known for its Norbertine abbey and the beer once brewed there. Grimbergen's proximity to Brussels makes it a residential town for commuting.

  1. ^ "Wettelijke Bevolking per gemeente op 1 januari 2018". Statbel. Retrieved 9 March 2019.