Groot-Bijgaarden ( French : Grand-Bigard ) is a village and deelgemeente in the municipality of Dilbeek , a suburb of Brussels , in Flanders , Belgium .
16-453: The name Bijgaarden is derived from the Germanic word for enclosure. The appellation "Great" (Groot) was attached to distinguish it from the smaller Klein-Bijgaarden nearby, now in the municipality of Sint-Pieters-Leeuw . The earliest record of Groot-Bijgaarden is in the 12th century, when it appears as Bigardis . This derives from the house of Bijgaarden. They made various contributions to
32-632: A college of Aldermen. In 1687 the fiefdom of Gaasbeek was publicly sold in various parts. By marriage or inheritance both the water castle of Coloma, currently the Municipal Cultural Centre, and the rights of the fiefdom as well as all manner of provisions (among others mills) became the possession of important nobles and courtiers such as Jan Karel Roose, member of the Great Council of Mechelen and Vital-Alex de Coloma, chamberlain of empress Maria-Theresia. Since 1 January 1977
48-491: A college of Aldermen. In 1687 the fiefdom of Gaasbeek was publicly sold in various parts. By marriage or inheritance both the water castle of Coloma, currently the Municipal Cultural Centre, and the rights of the fiefdom as well as all manner of provisions (among others mills) became the possession of important nobles and courtiers such as Jan Karel Roose, member of the Great Council of Mechelen and Vital-Alex de Coloma, chamberlain of empress Maria-Theresia. Since 1 January 1977
64-528: A headquarters or main plant in Sint-Pieters-Leeuw include Belle-Vue Brewery , Mercedes-Benz Truck Center , Vanden Borre, Printer Systems (Avery Dennison) , a Material Plant and Reinforcement Steel Plant of Besix and DATS 24 (a subsidiary of Colruyt ). Attractions include: Oudenaken Sint-Pieters-Leeuw ( Dutch pronunciation: [sɪnt ˌpitərs ˈleːu] ; French : Leeuw-Saint-Pierre , pronounced [lø sɛ̃ pjɛʁ] )
80-523: A parent church and 9 subsidiary churches', donated to the chapter of Saint Peter in Deutz, Cologne . From 1236 onwards the domain belonged to the Land of Gaasbeek . In 1284 Henry I, Duke of Brabant and lord of Gaasbeek, granted a copy of the local penal code to the populace, which led the municipality to long remain the principal seat of a 'meierij' (Dutch for a district over which a mayor has jurisdiction) and
96-421: A parent church and 9 subsidiary churches', donated to the chapter of Saint Peter in Deutz, Cologne . From 1236 onwards the domain belonged to the Land of Gaasbeek . In 1284 Henry I, Duke of Brabant and lord of Gaasbeek, granted a copy of the local penal code to the populace, which led the municipality to long remain the principal seat of a 'meierij' (Dutch for a district over which a mayor has jurisdiction) and
112-479: A subdivision ( deelgemeente ) of the municipality of Dilbeek . Groot-Bijgaarden is situated between Dilbeek and Zellik . As of 31 December 2019 the population of Groot-Bijgaarden was 8.349. 50°52′N 4°15′E / 50.867°N 4.250°E / 50.867; 4.250 Sint-Pieters-Leeuw Sint-Pieters-Leeuw ( Dutch pronunciation: [sɪnt ˌpitərs ˈleːu] ; French : Leeuw-Saint-Pierre , pronounced [lø sɛ̃ pjɛʁ] )
128-592: Is a municipality in the province of Flemish Brabant , in the Flemish region of Belgium . The municipality comprises the towns of Oudenaken , Ruisbroek , Sint-Laureins-Berchem , Sint-Pieters-Leeuw proper and Vlezenbeek . Sint-Pieters-Leeuw is located just outside the Brussels-Capital Region , in the Payottenland . The municipality is a blend of parks, castles, meadows and gardens with
144-403: Is a municipality in the province of Flemish Brabant , in the Flemish region of Belgium . The municipality comprises the towns of Oudenaken , Ruisbroek , Sint-Laureins-Berchem , Sint-Pieters-Leeuw proper and Vlezenbeek . Sint-Pieters-Leeuw is located just outside the Brussels-Capital Region , in the Payottenland . The municipality is a blend of parks, castles, meadows and gardens with
160-471: Is one of the largest municipalities in Flemish Brabant . The rural settlement grew into a major residential and professional community. Sint-Pieters-Leeuw has a lengthy history behind it. The oldest document dates back to the 9th century and is a deed of donation by 'dame Angela', a noblewoman from Brabant , in which reference is made to a 'domain' of seven miles in length and one mile in width with
176-407: Is one of the largest municipalities in Flemish Brabant . The rural settlement grew into a major residential and professional community. Sint-Pieters-Leeuw has a lengthy history behind it. The oldest document dates back to the 9th century and is a deed of donation by 'dame Angela', a noblewoman from Brabant , in which reference is made to a 'domain' of seven miles in length and one mile in width with
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#1732787153220192-463: The Coloma park as its green heart. On 1 January 2018, Sint-Pieters-Leeuw had a total population of 34,025. The total area is 40.38 km (15.59 sq mi), which gives a population density of 842/km (2,180/sq mi). It is a mostly a residential community with largely preserved rural areas and some industrial zones. The official language of Sint-Pieters-Leeuw is Dutch . The municipality
208-410: The Coloma park as its green heart. On 1 January 2018, Sint-Pieters-Leeuw had a total population of 34,025. The total area is 40.38 km (15.59 sq mi), which gives a population density of 842/km (2,180/sq mi). It is a mostly a residential community with largely preserved rural areas and some industrial zones. The official language of Sint-Pieters-Leeuw is Dutch . The municipality
224-462: The abbeys of Affligem and Groot-Bijgaarden. As a result of different marriages, the village came into the hands of the Veele Family, an important family from Brussels. After many donations, Groot-Bijgaarden was publicly sold to the counts of Königsegg-Erps in the second half of the 14th century. It is a former municipality in the province of Flemish Brabant , Belgium . Since 1977 it is
240-413: The former municipalities of Sint-Pieters-Leeuw, Oudenaken , Ruisbroek , Sint-Laureins-Berchem and Vlezenbeek have been joined to form a new administrative residential community. Neuhaus , an international exporter of fine Belgian chocolate , is based in Sint-Pieters-Leeuw, as well as Lindemans Brewery , a brewery that produces lambics , a distinctly Belgian type of beer. Other companies with
256-413: The former municipalities of Sint-Pieters-Leeuw, Oudenaken , Ruisbroek , Sint-Laureins-Berchem and Vlezenbeek have been joined to form a new administrative residential community. Neuhaus , an international exporter of fine Belgian chocolate , is based in Sint-Pieters-Leeuw, as well as Lindemans Brewery , a brewery that produces lambics , a distinctly Belgian type of beer. Other companies with
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