Holsbeek

Holsbeek (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈɦɔlzbeːk]) is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Flemish Brabant. The municipality comprises the towns of Holsbeek proper, Kortrijk-Dutsel [nl], Nieuwrode [nl] and Sint-Pieters-Rode [nl]. On January 1, 2006, Holsbeek had a total population of 9,205. The total area is 38.50 km² which gives a population density of 239 inhabitants per km².

Holsbeek
Municipality
The chapel of Saint Joseph, near Sint-Pieters-Rode, Holsbeek
Flag Coat of arms
Location of Holsbeek
Holsbeek Location in Belgium Location of Holsbeek in Flemish Brabant
Coordinates: 50°55′N 04°46′E
Country	Belgium
Community	Flemish Community
Region	Flemish Region
Province	Flemish Brabant
Arrondissement	Leuven
Government
• Mayor	Bram Van Baelen (CD&V)
• Governing party/ies	CD&V, OpenVld, Groen
Area
• Total	38.78 km2 (14.97 sq mi)
Population  (2018-01-01)[1]
• Total	9,905
• Density	260/km2 (660/sq mi)
Postal codes	3220, 3221
NIS code	24043
Area codes	016
Website	www.holsbeek.be

A notable landmark in Holsbeek is the medieval castle of Horst,^[2] which is the fictional home of de rode ridder (the red knight).