Lebbeke

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
Municipality
Lebbeke town hall
Lebbeke town hall
Flag of Lebbeke
Flag
Coat of arms of Lebbeke
Coat of arms
Location of Lebbeke
Lebbeke is located in Belgium
Lebbeke
Lebbeke
Location in Belgium
Location of Lebbeke in East Flanders
Coordinates: 51°00′N 04°07′E
Country Belgium
CommunityFlemish Community
RegionFlemish Region
ProvinceEast Flanders
ArrondissementDendermonde
Government
 • MayorJan Vanderstraeten (CD&V)
 • Governing party/iesN-VA, CD&V, SP.A-Groen
Area
 • Total27.3 km2 (10.5 sq mi)
Population
 (2018-01-01)[1]
 • Total19,195
 • Density700/km2 (1,800/sq mi)
Postal codes
9280
NIS code
42011
Area codes052
Websitewww.lebbeke.be

Events
Main article: Metal Female Voices Fest

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.

Current and former inhabitants

References
  1. "Wettelijke Bevolking per gemeente op 1 januari 2018". Statbel. Retrieved 9 March 2019.
  2. "Bevolking per statistische sector - Sector 42011". Statistics Belgium. Retrieved 8 May 2022.


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