Lennik

Lennik (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈlɛnɪk]) is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Flemish Brabant. The municipality comprises the towns of Sint-Kwintens-Lennik, Sint-Martens-Lennik, Eizeringen and Gaasbeek. It is also situated in the Pajottenland. On January 1, 2006, Lennik had a total population of 8,694. The total area is 30.80 km2 which gives a population density of 282 inhabitants per km2.

Lennik
Municipality
Lennik's town hall
Flag
Coat of arms
Location of Lennik
Lennik
Location in Belgium
Location of Lennik in Flemish Brabant
Coordinates: 50°48′N 04°09′E
Country Belgium
CommunityFlemish Community
RegionFlemish Region
ProvinceFlemish Brabant
ArrondissementHalle-Vilvoorde
Government
 • MayorIrina De Knop (LB)
 • Governing party/iesLB, CD&V, Groen
Area
 • Total31.12 km2 (12.02 sq mi)
Population
 (2018-01-01)[1]
 • Total9,024
 • Density290/km2 (750/sq mi)
Postal codes
1750
NIS code
23104
Area codes02, 054
Websitewww.lennik.be

On its territory is the national Gaasbeek Castle museum. A 4 metre high statue of Prince (a traditional plough horse) stands on the Market Place.

References
  1. "Wettelijke Bevolking per gemeente op 1 januari 2018". Statbel. Retrieved 9 March 2019.


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