Holsbeek

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Holsbeek
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Holsbeek (Flemish Brabant)
Holsbeek
Holsbeek
State : BelgiumBelgium Belgium
Region : Flanders
Province : Flemish Brabant
District : Lions
Coordinates : 50 ° 55 '  N , 4 ° 46'  E Coordinates: 50 ° 55 '  N , 4 ° 46'  E
Area : 38.50 km²
Residents: 10,019 (Jan. 1, 2019)
Population density: 260 inhabitants per km²
Post Code: 3220, 3221
Prefix: 016
Mayor: Hans Eyssen ( CD&V )

Local government address : 		Gemeentehuis,
Dutselstraat 15,
3220 Holsbeek
Website: www.holsbeek.be
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Holsbeek is a Belgian municipality in the province of Flemish Brabant . It consists of the four sub-municipalities Holsbeek, Kortrijk-Dutsel, Nieuwrode and Sint-Pieters-Rode.

Origin of name

Holsbeek was first mentioned in 874, then under the name Hulisbach. The current spelling has only been in use since 1760. The name is made up of Hols, which comes from Hulst and is the Dutch name for a holly, and Beek, which means something like Bach .

Attractions

  • Horst Castle , a well-preserved castle from the 15th to 17th centuries with a traditional moat
Horst Castle