Humbeek

Coordinates: 50°58′N 04°22′E / 50.967°N 4.367°E / 50.967; 4.367
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Humbeek
Coat of arms of Humbeek
Humbeek is located in Belgium
Humbeek
Humbeek
Location in Belgium
Coordinates: 50°58′N 04°22′E / 50.967°N 4.367°E / 50.967; 4.367
CountryBelgium
RegionFlemish Region
CommunityFlemish Community
ProvinceFlemish Brabant
ArrondissementHalle-Vilvoorde
MunicipalityGrimbergen
Area
 • Total7.87 km2 (3.04 sq mi)
Population
 • Total4,574
 • Density580/km2 (1,500/sq mi)
Postal codes
1851
Area codes02
Websitewww.grimbergen.be

Humbeek is a small town in Belgium with approximately 4,574 inhabitants. It is located in the municipality of Grimbergen, in the province of Flemish Brabant. Humbeek has an area of 7.87 km2 and a population density of 506 inhabitants per km2.[1] Humbeek is located along the Brussels–Scheldt Maritime Canal, which divides the village in two.

History[edit]

Humbeek was an independent municipality with its own mayor until 1976. On January 1, 1977, it became a submunicipality of Grimbergen.

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Humbeek actueel". Grimbergen.be.