Roosdaal

Roosdaal (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈroːzdaːl] ^ⓘ) is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Flemish Brabant. The municipality comprises the towns of Borchtlombeek, Onze-Lieve-Vrouw-Lombeek, Pamel and Strijtem. It is also situated in the Pajottenland.

Roosdaal
Municipality
Flag Coat of arms
Location of Roosdaal
Roosdaal Location in Belgium Location of Roosdaal in Flemish Brabant
Coordinates: 50°51′N 04°05′E
Country	Belgium
Community	Flemish Community
Region	Flemish Region
Province	Flemish Brabant
Arrondissement	Halle-Vilvoorde
Government
• Mayor	Wim Goossens (CD&V)
• Governing party/ies	CD&V
Area
• Total	21.92 km2 (8.46 sq mi)
Population  (2018-01-01)[1]
• Total	11,629
• Density	530/km2 (1,400/sq mi)
Postal codes	1760, 1761
NIS code	23097
Area codes	054, 053, 02
Website	www.roosdaal.be

On January 1, 2016, Roosdaal had a total population of 11,494. The total area is 21.69 km² which gives a population density of 530 inhabitants per km². Roosdaal is well known in Flanders for its berries through its annual strawberry convention. One of its most notable tourist attractions is the historic Hertboom Windmill.^[2]

In 2008, during a national television competition, Onze-lieve-vrouw-Lombeek was voted "The most beautiful village in Flemish Brabant", but it lost the overall Flemish competition to the town of Oud-Rekem.

Notable people

• Frans Van Cauwelaert (b. 10 January 1880 – 17 May 1961), politician and lawyer.