Bertem

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 km 2 which gives a population density of 310 inhabitants¹ per km 2 . The area is noted for its rural landscape, in particular the "Koeheide" and "Bertembos" ("Bertem Forest"). On the open plains of Leefdaal, it is possible to see the endangered European Hamster (Cricetus cricetus)). The village of Bertem itself is home to the , a Romanesque church built between 950 and 1050. Known cyclist Vlad van Mechelen is from there.

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 km 2 which gives a population density of 310 inhabitants per km 2 . The area is noted for its rural landscape, in particular the "Koeheide" and "Bertembos" ("Bertem Forest"). On the open plains of Leefdaal, it is possible to see the endangered European Hamster (Cricetus cricetus)). The village of Bertem itself is home to the , a Romanesque church built between 950 and 1050. Known cyclist Vlad van Mechelen is from there. ==See also== List of municipalities of the Flemish Region ==References==

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