Grimbergen
Grimbergen (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈɣrɪmbɛrɣə(n)]) is a municipality in the province of Flemish Brabant, in the Flemish region of Belgium, 10 km (6.2 mi) north of the capital Brussels. The municipality comprises the towns of Beigem, Grimbergen, Humbeek, and Strombeek-Bever. In 2017, Grimbergen had a total population of 37,030. The total area is 38.61 km2 (14.91 sq mi), which gives a population density of 959/km2 (2,480/sq mi).
Grimbergen | |
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Municipality | |
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Flag Coat of arms | |
Location of Grimbergen | |
Grimbergen Location in Belgium
Location of Grimbergen in Flemish Brabant | |
| Coordinates: 50°56′N 04°23′E | |
| Country | Belgium |
| Community | Flemish Community |
| Region | Flemish Region |
| Province | Flemish Brabant |
| Arrondissement | Halle-Vilvoorde |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Bart Laeremans (Vernieuwing) |
| • Governing party/ies | OpenVLD, N-VA, Vernieuwing |
| Area | |
| • Total | 38.67 km2 (14.93 sq mi) |
| Population (2018-01-01) | |
| • Total | 37,355 |
| • Density | 970/km2 (2,500/sq mi) |
| Postal codes | 1850-1853 |
| NIS code | 23025 |
| Area codes | 02 |
| Website | www.grimbergen.be |
Grimbergen is in the Dutch language area of Belgium. The French-speaking minority is represented by four members on the 30-seat local council. Grimbergen is mostly known for its Norbertine abbey and the beer once brewed there. Grimbergen's proximity to Brussels makes it a residential town for commuting.
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