Heverlee | |
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Coordinates: 50°51′36″N 4°41′23″E / 50.86000°N 4.68972°E | |
Country | Belgium |
Community | Flemish Community |
Region | Flemish Region |
Province | Flemish Brabant |
Arrondissement | Leuven |
Municipality | Leuven |
Area | |
• Total | 19.75 km2 (7.63 sq mi) |
Population (2020-01-01) | |
• Total | 23,555 |
• Density | 1,200/km2 (3,100/sq mi) |
Postal codes | 3001 |
Area codes | 016 |
Heverlee (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈɦeːvərleː] ) is a sub-municipality of the city of Leuven located in the province of Flemish Brabant, Flemish Region, Belgium. It was a separate municipality until 1977. On 1 January 1977, it was merged into Leuven.[1] According to the official website of Leuven, Haasrode is a part of Heverlee.[2]
Heverlee is the location of the Heverlee War Cemetery for Commonwealth casualties from the Second World War.