Liedekerke | |
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 Location of Liedekerke in Flemish Brabant | |
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| Coordinates:50°52′N04°05′E / 50.867°N 4.083°E /50.867; 4.083 | |
| Country | Belgium |
| Community | Flemish Community |
| Region | Flemish Region |
| Province | Flemish Brabant |
| Arrondissement | Halle-Vilvoorde |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Steven Van Linthout (CD&V) |
| • Governing parties | CD&V,Vooruit,OpenVld |
| Area | |
• Total | 10.17 km2 (3.93 sq mi) |
| Population (2018-01-01)[1] | |
• Total | 13,188 |
| • Density | 1,297/km2 (3,359/sq mi) |
| Postal codes | 1770 |
| NIS code | 23044 |
| Area codes | 053, 054 |
| Website | www.liedekerke.be |
Liedekerke (Dutch pronunciation:[ˈlidəkɛrkə]) is amunicipality located in theBelgian province ofFlemish Brabant. On January 1, 2006, Liedekerke had a total population of 11,920. It is also situated in thePajottenland.The total area is 10.08 km2 which results in apopulation density of 1,183 inhabitants per km2. Liedekerke means "church on the little hill."
From theCarolingian era until the 11th century, Liedekerke was a part of the Shire ofBrabant. Around 1056–1059,Baldwin V, Count of Flanders acquired the northwestern part of the village as a fief from the German emperor. This county ranged from theScheldt andDender rivers and also encompassed several other villages along the Dender, among which was Liedekerke. The name "Liekercke", which means "church on the little hill", was first drawn up as part of the county in 1092.
The fortress of the dukes of Brabant was near the Dender, on the land ofDenderleeuw, with which it formed aDominium. Through marriage of the Jacques, Marquess of Veere and Marie of Hanaert, Baronnes of Liedekercke the house ofHénin-Liétard became resident Lords of the former castle.
Between 1796 and 1815, during theFrench occupation, Liedekerke became part of thedepartment of the Dyle and in 1815 it became part ofSouth Brabant. The old castle was destroyed.
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