Diepenbeek
Diepenbeek (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈdipə(m)beːk] ⓘ; Limburgish: Diepenbik) is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Limburg near Hasselt. On January 1, 2012, Diepenbeek had a total population of 18,337. Its total area is 41.19 km2 (15.9 sq mi) which gives a population density of 430 inhabitants per km2 (1,203/sq mi).
Diepenbeek | |
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Municipality | |
Diepenbeek town hall | |
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Flag Coat of arms | |
Location of Diepenbeek | |
Diepenbeek Location in Belgium
Location of Diepenbeek in Limburg | |
| Coordinates: 50°54′N 05°24′E | |
| Country | Belgium |
| Community | Flemish Community |
| Region | Flemish Region |
| Province | Limburg |
| Arrondissement | Hasselt |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Rik Kriekels (N-VA) |
| • Governing party/ies | N-VA, CD&V, Open Vld, Groen |
| Area | |
| • Total | 41.41 km2 (15.99 sq mi) |
| Population (2018-01-01) | |
| • Total | 19,137 |
| • Density | 460/km2 (1,200/sq mi) |
| Postal codes | 3590 |
| NIS code | 71011 |
| Area codes | 011 |
| Website | www.diepenbeek.be |
The municipality includes the communities and hamlets of Bijenberg, het Crijt, Dorpheide, Keizel, Lutselus, Pampert, Piannesberg, Reitje, Rooierheide, Rozendaal, and Zwartveld.
It is home to Hasselt University, slowly expanding towards Hasselt itself. The Limburg Science Park is located on the university campus.
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