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.

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

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.