Boutersem

Boutersem
Castle of Kwabeek, Vertrijk
Location of Boutersem
Boutersem
Location in Belgium
Location of Boutersem in Flemish Brabant
Coordinates: 50°51′N 04°50′E / 50.850°N 4.833°E / 50.850; 4.833
CountryBelgium
CommunityFlemish Community
RegionFlemish Region
ProvinceFlemish Brabant
ArrondissementLeuven
Government
  MayorChris Vervliet (CD&V)
  Governing party/iesCD&V, N-VA, Open VLD
Area
  Total
31.14 km2 (12.02 sq mi)
Population
 (2018-01-01)
  Total
8,167
  Density260/km2 (680/sq mi)
Postal codes
3370
NIS code
24016
Area codes016
Websitewww.boutersem.be

Boutersem (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈbʌutərsɛm] ) is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Flemish Brabant. The municipality now comprises the towns of Boutersem proper, Kerkom, Neervelp, Roosbeek, Vertrijk and Willebringen. On January 1, 2006, Boutersem had a total population of 7,532. The total area is 30.75 km2 which gives a population density of 245 inhabitants per km2.