Leopoldsburg (; french: Bourg-Léopold, ; li, Leopolsbörch) is a

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located in the

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province of

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. On January 1, 2006, Leopoldsburg had a total population of 14,403. The total area is 22.49 km² (8.68 sq mi) which gives a

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of 640 inhabitants per km² (1,658.7/sq mi). It is situated near the important military base at Beverloo Camp. The municipality consists of the following sub-municipalities: Leopoldsburg proper and Heppen.

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Official site of the municipality
(in Dutch)
An unofficial site of Leopoldsburg. In Dutch and English
Municipalities of Limburg (Belgium) {{LimburgBE-geo-stub

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