Holsbeek

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  Holsbeek
 
Location on map of Belgium
Coat of arms Location of Holsbeek 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°55′N 04°46′E / 50.917, 4.767Coordinates: 50°55′N 04°46′E / 50.917, 4.767
Area 38.50 km²
Population (Source: NIS)
Population
– Males
– Females
- Density
9,205 (January 1, 2006)
49.91%
50.09%
239 inhab./km²
Economy
Unemployment rate 4.36% (January 1, 2006)
Mean annual income 14,565 €/pers. (2003)
Government
Mayor Hans Eyssen (CD&V-CP)
Governing parties CD&V-CP, sp.a, NIEUW
Other information
Postal codes 3220, 3221
Area codes 016
Web address www.holsbeek.be

Holsbeek is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Flemish Brabant. The municipality comprises the towns of Holsbeek proper, Kortrijk-Dutsel, Nieuwrode and Sint-Pieters-Rode. On January 1, 2006 Holsbeek had a total population of 9,205. The total area is 38.50 km² which gives a population density of 239 inhabitants per km².

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