Lebbeke

Summary

Lebbeke (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈlɛbeːkə]) is a municipality located in the Belgian province of East Flanders in the Denderstreek. The municipality comprises the towns of Denderbelle [nl], Lebbeke proper and Wieze [nl]. In 2021, Lebbeke had a total population of 19,560. The total area is 27.31 km².[2] Lebbeke is home to the chocolate factory Callebaut.

Lebbeke
Lebbeke town hall
Lebbeke town hall
Flag of Lebbeke
Coat of arms of Lebbeke
Location of Lebbeke
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Lebbeke
Lebbeke
Location in Belgium
Location of Lebbeke in East Flanders
Coordinates: 51°00′N 04°07′E / 51.000°N 4.117°E / 51.000; 4.117
Country Belgium
CommunityFlemish Community
RegionFlemish Region
ProvinceEast Flanders
ArrondissementDendermonde
Government
 • MayorJan Vanderstraeten (CD&V)
 • Governing party/iesN-VA, CD&V, SP.A-Groen
Area
 • Total27.3 km2 (10.5 sq mi)
Population
 (2018-01-01)[1]
 • Total19,195
 • Density700/km2 (1,800/sq mi)
Postal codes
9280
NIS code
42011
Area codes052
Websitewww.lebbeke.be

Events edit

Metal Female Voices Fest is a heavy metal music festival held annually in Belgium since 2003.

The Clay Cross in Lebbeke is a cyclo-cross race held in East Flanders.

The 2024 PDC Belgian Darts Open was held in Wieze.

Current and former inhabitants edit

References edit

  1. ^ "Wettelijke Bevolking per gemeente op 1 januari 2018". Statbel. Retrieved 9 March 2019.
  2. ^ "Bevolking per statistische sector - Sector 42011". Statistics Belgium. Retrieved 8 May 2022.

External links edit

  •   Media related to Lebbeke at Wikimedia Commons
  • Official website - Only available in Dutch