Leopoldsburg Bourg-Léopold (French) |
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Location in Belgium | |||
Coordinates: 51°07′N 05°15′E / 51.117°N 5.250°ECoordinates: 51°07′N 05°15′E / 51.117°N 5.250°E | |||
Country | Belgium | ||
Community | Flemish Community | ||
Region | Flemish Region | ||
Province | Limburg | ||
Arrondissement | Hasselt | ||
Government | |||
• Mayor | Wouter Beke (CD&V) | ||
• Governing party/ies | sp.a, CD&V | ||
Area | |||
• Total | 22.49 km2 (8.68 sq mi) | ||
Population (1 January 2016) | |||
• Total | 15,358 | ||
• Density | 680/km2 (1,800/sq mi) | ||
Postal codes | 3970, 3971 | ||
Area codes | 011 |
Leopoldsburg (French: Bourg-Leopold) is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Limburg. On January 1, 2006, Leopoldsburg had a total population of 14,403. The total area is 22.49 km² (8.68 sq mi) which gives a population density of 640 inhabitants per km² (1,658.7/sq mi). It is situated near the important military base at Beverloo Camp. The municipality consists of the following sub-municipalities: Leopoldsburg proper and Heppen.