Roosdaal (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈroːzdaːl] ) is a ⓘmunicipality located in the Belgian province of Flemish Brabant. The municipality comprises the towns of Borchtlombeek, Onze-Lieve-Vrouw-Lombeek, Pamel and Strijtem. It is also situated in the Pajottenland.
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Location of Roosdaal in Flemish Brabant | |
Coordinates: 50°51′N 04°05′E / 50.850°N 4.083°E | |
Country | Belgium |
Community | Flemish Community |
Region | Flemish Region |
Province | Flemish Brabant |
Arrondissement | Halle-Vilvoorde |
Government | |
• Mayor | Wim Goossens (CD&V) |
• Governing party/ies | CD&V |
Area | |
• Total | 21.92 km2 (8.46 sq mi) |
Population (2018-01-01)[1] | |
• Total | 11,629 |
• Density | 530/km2 (1,400/sq mi) |
Postal codes | 1760, 1761 |
NIS code | 23097 |
Area codes | 054, 053, 02 |
Website | www.roosdaal.be |
On January 1, 2016, Roosdaal had a total population of 11,494. The total area is 21.69 km² which gives a population density of 530 inhabitants per km². Roosdaal is well known in Flanders for its berries through its annual strawberry convention. One of its most notable tourist attractions is the historic Hertboom Windmill.[2]
In 2008, during a national television competition, Onze-lieve-vrouw-Lombeek was voted "The most beautiful village in Flemish Brabant", but it lost the overall Flemish competition to the town of Oud-Rekem.