Bertem

Bertem (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈbɛrtɛm] ^ⓘ) 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.

Bertem
Municipality
Bertem town hall
Flag Coat of arms
Location of Bertem
Bertem Location in Belgium Location of Bertem in Flemish Brabant
Coordinates: 50°51′N 04°37′E
Country	Belgium
Community	Flemish Community
Region	Flemish Region
Province	Flemish Brabant
Arrondissement	Leuven
Government
• Mayor	Joël Vander Elst (OpenVld)
• Governing party/ies	OpenVld, CD&V
Area
• Total	29.99 km2 (11.58 sq mi)
Population  (2018-01-01)[1]
• Total	9,958
• Density	330/km2 (860/sq mi)
Postal codes	3060, 3061
NIS code	24009
Area codes	016 - 02
Website	www.bertem.be

The area is noted for its rural landscape, in particular the "Koeheide"^[2] and "Bertembos" ("Bertem Forest"). On the open plains of Leefdaal, it is possible to see the endangered European Hamster (Cricetus cricetus)).^[3] The village of Bertem itself is home to the Sint-Pieters-Bandenkerk [nl], a Romanesque church built between 950 and 1050.

Known cyclist Vlad van Mechelen is from there.

See also

• List of municipalities of the Flemish Region