Geetbets

Geetbets (Dutch pronunciation: [ˌɣeːdˈbɛts]) is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Flemish Brabant. The municipality comprises the towns of Geetbets proper, Grazen and Rummen. On January 1, 2006, Geetbets had a total population of 5,765. The total area is 35.17 km2 which gives a population density of 164 inhabitants per km2.

Geetbets
Flag of Geetbets
Coat of arms of Geetbets
Location of Geetbets
Geetbets is located in Belgium
Geetbets
Geetbets
Location in Belgium
Location of Geetbets in Flemish Brabant
Coordinates: 50°53′N 05°07′E
Country Belgium
CommunityFlemish Community
RegionFlemish Region
ProvinceFlemish Brabant
ArrondissementLeuven
Government
  MayorJo Roggen (OpenVLD)
  Governing party/iesOpenVLD, Hart Dorp
Area
  Total35.52 km2 (13.71 sq mi)
Population
 (2018-01-01)[1]
  Total6,035
  Density170/km2 (440/sq mi)
Postal codes
3450, 3454
NIS code
24028
Area codes011, 013
Websitewww.geetbets.be

Notable people

Jane Brigode (born Jane Ouwerx) (Rummen, 30 May 1870-Forest, 3 May 1952), a Belgian liberal and politician.

References

  • Media related to Geetbets at Wikimedia Commons


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