Lebbeke

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Municipal flag Lebbeke
Church of Our Lady, Lebbeke
 
Location on map of Belgium
Coat of arms Location of Lebbeke in East Flanders
Geography
Country Belgium
Region Flag of Flanders Flemish Region
Community Flag of Flanders Flemish Community
Province Flag of East Flanders East Flanders
Arrondissement Dendermonde
Coordinates 51°00′N 04°07′E / 51, 4.117Coordinates: 51°00′N 04°07′E / 51, 4.117
Area 26.92 km²
Population (Source: NIS)
Population
– Males
– Females
- Density
17,608 (January 1, 2006)
49.36%
50.64%
654 inhab./km²
Age distribution
0–19 years
20–64 years
65+ years
(01/01/2006)
21.76%
60.46%
17.78%
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.

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