Lebbeke
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Lebbeke | ||
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Geography | ||
Country | Belgium | |
Region | Flemish Region | |
Community | Flemish Community | |
Province | East Flanders | |
Arrondissement | Dendermonde | |
Coordinates | Coordinates: | |
Area | 26.92 km² | |
Population (Source: NIS) | ||
Population – Males – Females - Density |
17,608 (January 1, 2006) 49.36% 50.64% 654 inhab./km² |
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Age distribution 0–19 years 20–64 years 65+ years |
(01/01/2006) 21.76% 60.46% 17.78% |
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Foreigners | 1.34% (01/07/2005) | |
Economy | ||
Unemployment rate | 6.86% (January 1, 2006) | |
Mean annual income | 13,420 €/pers. (2003) | |
Government | ||
Mayor | François Saeys (VLD) | |
Governing parties | VLD, SP.A-Spirit | |
Other information | ||
Postal codes | 9280 | |
Area codes | 052 | |
Web address | www.lebbeke.be |
Lebbeke is a municipality located in the Belgian province of East Flanders. The municipality comprises the towns of Denderbelle, Lebbeke proper and Wieze. On January 1st, 2006 Lebbeke had a total population of 17,608. The total area is 26.92 km² which gives a population density of 654 inhabitants per km². Lebbeke is home to the chocolate factory Callebaut.
[edit] Famous current and former inhabitants
- Jean-Marie Pfaff, soccer player, played 64 times for the Belgian national football team and was born in Lebbeke. He now lives in Brasschaat.
[edit] External links
- Official website - Only available in Dutch
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