Diepenbeek

Diepenbeek (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈdipə(m)beːk]; Limburgish: Diepenbik) is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Limburg near Hasselt. On January 1, 2012, Diepenbeek had a total population of 18,337. Its total area is 41.19 km² (15.9 sq mi) which gives a population density of 430 inhabitants per km² (1,203/sq mi).

Diepenbeek
Diepenbeek town hall
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Diepenbeek
Location in Belgium
Location of Diepenbeek in Limburg
Coordinates: 50°54′N 05°24′E
CountryBelgium
CommunityFlemish Community
RegionFlemish Region
ProvinceLimburg
ArrondissementHasselt
Government
  MayorPatrick Hermans
  Governing party/iesPuur, Open VLD, N-VA, CD&V
Area
  Total41.19 km2 (15.90 sq mi)
Population
 (2018-01-01)[1]
  Total19,137
  Density460/km2 (1,200/sq mi)
Postal codes
3590
Area codes011
Websitewww.diepenbeek.be

The municipality includes the communities and hamlets of Bijenberg, het Crijt, Dorpheide, Keizel, Lutselus, Pampert, Piannesberg, Reitje, Rooierheide, Rozendaal, and Zwartveld.

It is home to Hasselt University, slowly expanding towards Hasselt itself. The Limburg Science Park is located on the university campus.

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