Boutersem

"Kerkom" redirects here and is not to be confused with Kerkom-bij-Sint-Truiden.

Boutersem (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈbʌutərsɛm] ^ⓘ) is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Flemish Brabant. The municipality now comprises the towns of Boutersem proper, Kerkom, Neervelp, Roosbeek, Vertrijk and Willebringen. On January 1, 2006, Boutersem had a total population of 7,532. The total area is 30.75 km² which gives a population density of 245 inhabitants per km².

Boutersem
Municipality
Castle of Kwabeek, Vertrijk
Flag Coat of arms
Location of Boutersem
Boutersem Location in Belgium Location of Boutersem in Flemish Brabant
Coordinates: 50°51′N 04°50′E
Country	Belgium
Community	Flemish Community
Region	Flemish Region
Province	Flemish Brabant
Arrondissement	Leuven
Government
• Mayor	Chris Vervliet (CD&V)
• Governing party/ies	CD&V, N-VA, Open VLD
Area
• Total	31.14 km2 (12.02 sq mi)
Population  (2018-01-01)[1]
• Total	8,167
• Density	260/km2 (680/sq mi)
Postal codes	3370
NIS code	24016
Area codes	016
Website	www.boutersem.be