Begijnendijk

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Municipal flag Begijnendijk
 
Location on map of Belgium
Coat of arms Begijnendijk in the Province of Flemish Brabant
Geography
Country Belgium
Region Flag of Flanders Flemish Region
Community Flag of Flanders Flemish Community
Province Flag of Flemish Brabant Flemish Brabant
Arrondissement Leuven
Coordinates 51°01′N 04°47′E / 51.017, 4.783Coordinates: 51°01′N 04°47′E / 51.017, 4.783
Area 17.62 km²
Population (Source: NIS)
Population
– Males
– Females
- Density
9,400 (January 1, 2006)
49.68%
50.32%
534 inhab./km²
Age distribution
0–19 years
20–64 years
65+ years
(01/01/2006)
21.09%
62.07%
16.84%
Foreigners 1.10% (01/07/2005)
Economy
Unemployment rate 5.96% (January 1, 2006)
Mean annual income 14,300 €/pers. (2003)
Government
Mayor Willy Michiels (MGB)
Governing parties MGB-Leef
Other information
Postal codes 3130
Area codes 016 - 015
Web address www.begijnendijk.be

Begijnendijk is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Flemish Brabant. The municipality comprises the towns of Begijnendijk proper and Betekom. On January 1, 2006 Begijnendijk had a total population of 9,400. The total area is 17.62 km² which gives a population density of 534 inhabitants per km².

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