Linkebeek
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| Geography | ||
| Country | .svg/27px-Flag_of_Belgium_(civil).svg.png){kind=small} Belgium |
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| Region |  Flemish Region |
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| Community | Flemish Community |
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| Province |  Flemish Brabant |
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| Arrondissement | Halle-Vilvoorde | |
| Coordinates | Coordinates: | |
| Area | 4.15 km² | |
| Population (Source: NIS) | ||
| Population – Males – Females - Density |
4,759 (January 1, 2006) 48.56% 51.44% 1147 inhab./km² |
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| Economy | ||
| Unemployment rate | 9.46% (January 1, 2006) | |
| Mean annual income | 15,136 €/pers. (2003) | |
| Government | ||
| Mayor | Marc De Neef (LB) | |
| Governing parties | LB | |
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| Postal codes | 1630 | |
| Area codes | 02 | |
| Web address | www.linkebeek.be | |
Linkebeek is a municipality in the province of Flemish Brabant, in Flanders, one of the three regions of Belgium. The municipality only comprises the town of Linkebeek proper. On January 1, 2006 Linkebeek had a total population of 4,759. The total area is 4.15 km² which gives a population density of 1,147 inhabitants per km².
The official language is Dutch (as everywhere in Flanders), although the current population is estimated to be 83% French speaking.[citation needed] In 1954, special linguistic rights were given to local French-speakers (according to a 1947 census, they were more than 30%). French-speakers can request official documents from the local administration in French. They also have primary and maternity schools teaching in French.
[edit] Famous inhabitants
- Herman Teirlinck, writer (1879-1967)
Audrey Hepburn, the actress, lived in the commune and attended the local primary school, which still has excuse notes written by her mother for Audrey's absences.
[edit] See also
[edit] External links
- Official website - Information available in Dutch and French
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