Lierde

Lierde (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈliːrdə]) is a municipality located in the Flemish Ardennes, the hilly southern part of the Belgian province of East Flanders in the Denderstreek. The municipality comprises the towns of Deftinge, Hemelveerdegem, Sint-Maria-Lierde and Sint-Martens-Lierde. On January 1, 2006, Lierde had a total population of 6,399. The total area is 26.13 km² which gives a population density of 245 inhabitants per km². Lierde borders to Brakel, Zottegem, Herzele and Geraardsbergen. Lierde is known for the Ronde van vlaanderen, a bike race where cyclists climb all the hills of the Flemish Ardennes.

Lierde
Lierde town hall
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Lierde
Location in Belgium
Location of Lierde in East Flanders
Coordinates: 50°48′N 03°49′E
CountryBelgium
CommunityFlemish Community
RegionFlemish Region
ProvinceEast Flanders
ArrondissementOudenaarde
Government
  MayorMarc De Brakeleer (LIERDE)
  Governing party/iesLIERDE, CL
Area
  Total26.13 km2 (10.09 sq mi)
Population
 (2018-01-01)[1]
  Total6,567
  Density250/km2 (650/sq mi)
Postal codes
9570-9571-9572
Area codes055-054
Websitewww.lierde.be

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