Bertem

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Municipal flag Bertem
 
Location on map of Belgium
Coat of arms Location of Bertem in 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 50°51′N 04°37′E / 50.85, 4.617Coordinates: 50°51′N 04°37′E / 50.85, 4.617
Area 29.75 km²
Population (Source: NIS)
Population
– Males
– Females
- Density		 9,215 (January 1, 2006)
48.68%
51.32%
310 inhab./km²
Age distribution
0–19 years
20–64 years
65+ years		 (01/01/2006)
24.71%
59.26%
16.03%
Foreigners 5.69% (01/07/2005)
Economy
Unemployment rate 4.51% (January 1, 2006)
Mean annual income 15,222 €/pers. (2003)
Government
Mayor Albert Mees (GB-VLD)
Governing parties GB-VLD, SP.A
Other information
Postal codes 3060, 3061
Area codes 016 - 02
Web address www.bertem.be

Bertem is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Flemish Brabant. The municipality comprises the towns of Bertem proper, Korbeek-Dijle and Leefdaal. On January 1, 2006 Bertem had a total population of 9,215. The total area is 29.75 km² which gives a population density of 310 inhabitants per km².

The area is noted for its rural landscape, in particular the Koeheide [1] and Bertembos ("Bertem Forest"). On the open plains of Leefdaal, it is possible to see the endangered European Hamster (Cricetus cricetus) (external link European Hamster). The village of Bertem itself is home to Sint-Pieterskerk, a romanesque church built between 950 and 1050.

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