Lebbeke

Lebbeke
Church of Our Lady, Lebbeke

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Lebbeke
Location in Belgium
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Country Belgium
Region Flemish Region
Community Flemish Community
Province East Flanders
Arrondissement Dendermonde
Government
 • Mayor François Saeys (VLD)
 • Governing party/ies VLD, SP.A-Spirit
Area
 • Total 26.92 km2 (10.4 sq mi)
Population (1 January 2010)[1]
 • Total 17,989
 • Density 668.2/km2 (1,730.7/sq mi)
Demographics
 • Foreigners 1.34% (7 January 2005)
Postal codes 9280
Area codes 052
Website www.lebbeke.be

Lebbeke is a municipality located in the Belgian province of East Flanders in the Denderstreek. The municipality comprises the towns of Denderbelle, Lebbeke proper and Wieze. On January 1, 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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Events

Metal Female Voices Fest is a heavy metal music festival held annually in Belgium since 2003.

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