Korbeek-Lo, Leuven

The western part of the former municipality of Korbeek-Lo (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈkɔrbeːkˌloː]) is now a part of the city of Leuven, Belgium. According to the official website of Leuven, Korbeek-Lo is a part of the sub-municipality of Leuven.[1]

Korbeek-Lo
Part of Leuven
Aerial view of Korbeek-Lo, Leuven
Location of Korbeek-Lo
Location of Korbeek-Lo in Leuven
Korbeek-Lo
Korbeek-Lo
Coordinates: 50°52′00″N 4°44′00″E
Country Belgium
Community Flemish Community
Region Flemish Region
Province Flemish Brabant
ArrondissementLeuven
MunicipalityLeuven
Area
  Total2.2 km2 (0.8 sq mi)
Population
 (2012-01-01)
  Total3,010
  Density1,400/km2 (3,500/sq mi)
Postal codes
3000
Area codes016

As a result of extensive local government boundary changes in 1977 Korbeek-Lo, as a municipality, was abolished. Since then the more built up western part of Korbeek-Lo has been subsumed into Leuven while the more rural eastern part of the former municipality is now part of Bierbeek.[2]

References

  1. "Deelgemeenten | Stad Leuven". leuven.be (in Dutch). 2019-09-09. Retrieved 2024-01-23.
  2. "Geschiedenis van Bierbeek". Gemeente Bierbeek (in Flemish). Retrieved 2024-01-19.
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