Boutersem

Boutersem
Municipality
Castle of Kwabeek, Vertrijk
Flag Coat of arms
Boutersem Location in Belgium
Location of Boutersem in Flemish Brabant
Coordinates: 50°51′N 04°50′E / 50.850°N 4.833°E / 50.850; 4.833Coordinates: 50°51′N 04°50′E / 50.850°N 4.833°E / 50.850; 4.833
Country	Belgium
Community	Flemish Community
Region	Flemish Region
Province	Flemish Brabant
Arrondissement	Leuven
Government
• Mayor	Sarah Boon (sp.a)
• Governing party/ies	sp.a, VLD
Area
• Total	30.75 km2 (11.87 sq mi)
Population (1 January 2016)
• Total	8,132
• Density	260/km2 (680/sq mi)
Postal codes	3370
Area codes	016
Website	www.boutersem.be

Boutersem (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈbʌu̯tərsɛm]) is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Flemish Brabant. The municipality comprises the towns of Boutersem proper, Kerkom, Neervelp, Roosbeek, Vertrijk and Willebringen. On January 1, 2006, Boutersem had a total population of 7,532. The total area is 30.75 km² which gives a population density of 245 inhabitants per km².