Grimbergen

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Grimbergen
Municipality
Flag Coat of arms
Location of 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
Community	Flemish Community
Region	Flemish Region
Province	Flemish Brabant
Arrondissement	Halle-Vilvoorde
Government
• Mayor	Bart Laeremans (Vernieuwing)
• Governing party/ies	OpenVLD, N-VA, Vernieuwing
Area
• Total	38.67 km2 (14.93 sq mi)
Population  (2018-01-01)[1]
• Total	37,355
• Density	970/km2 (2,500/sq mi)
Postal codes	1850-1853
NIS code	23025
Area codes	02
Website	www.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.