Bever, Belgium
municipality in Flemish Brabant, Belgium
Bever (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈbeːvər] ; French: Biévène, French pronunciation: [bjevɛn]) is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Flemish Brabant. The municipality only comprises the town of Bever proper. It is located in the Pajottenland. It is located at 50°43′N 3°56′E. On January 1, 2018, Bever had a total population of 2,204. The total area is 19.78 km2 which gives a population density of 111 inhabitants per km2. It is a Dutch-speaking village with language facilities for French-speakers.
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