Bierbeek

Bierbeek (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈbiːrbeːk] ^ⓘ) is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Flemish Brabant. The municipality comprises the towns of Bierbeek proper, Korbeek-Lo, Lovenjoel and Opvelp. On January 1, 2006, Bierbeek had a total population of 9,147. The total area is 39.73 km² which gives a population density of 230 inhabitants per km².

Bierbeek
Municipality
Flag Coat of arms
Location of Bierbeek
Bierbeek Location in Belgium Location of Bierbeek in Flemish Brabant
Coordinates: 50°50′N 04°46′E
Country	Belgium
Community	Flemish Community
Region	Flemish Region
Province	Flemish Brabant
Arrondissement	Leuven
Government
• Mayor	Johan Vanhulst (CD&V)
• Governing party/ies	CD&V, Vooruit, Groen
Area
• Total	38.97 km2 (15.05 sq mi)
Population  (2018-01-01)[1]
• Total	10,025
• Density	260/km2 (670/sq mi)
Postal codes	3360
NIS code	24011
Area codes	016
Website	www.bierbeek.be

Born

• Gaston Roelants (born 1937), athlete
• Frederik Veuchelen (born 1978), cyclist