Lebbeke (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈlɛbeːkə]) is a municipality located in the Belgian province of East Flanders in the Denderstreek. The municipality comprises the towns of Denderbelle , Lebbeke proper and Wieze . In 2021, Lebbeke had a total population of 19,560. The total area is 27.31 km².[2] Lebbeke is home to the chocolate factory Callebaut.
Lebbeke | |
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Lebbeke town hall | |
Coordinates: 51°00′N 04°07′E | |
Country | ![]() |
Community | Flemish Community |
Region | Flemish Region |
Province | East Flanders |
Arrondissement | Dendermonde |
Government | |
• Mayor | Jan Vanderstraeten (CD&V) |
• Governing party/ies | N-VA, CD&V, SP.A-Groen |
Area | |
• Total | 27.3 km2 (10.5 sq mi) |
Population (2018-01-01)[1] | |
• Total | 19,195 |
• Density | 700/km2 (1,800/sq mi) |
Postal codes | 9280 |
NIS code | 42011 |
Area codes | 052 |
Website | www.lebbeke.be |
Events
Metal Female Voices Fest is a heavy metal music festival held annually in Belgium since 2003.
The Clay Cross in Lebbeke is a cyclo-cross race held in East Flanders.
The 2024 PDC Belgian Darts Open was held in Wieze.
Notable inhabitants
- Jean-Marie Pfaff, soccer player, played 64 times for the Belgium national team and was born in Lebbeke. He now lives in Brasschaat.
- Frank Vandenbroucke, international cyclist.
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