Geraardsbergen

Geraardsbergen is a city and municipality located in the Belgian province of East Flanders. The municipality comprises the city of Geraardsbergen proper and the towns of Goefferdinge, Grimminge, Idegem, Moerbeke, Nederboelare, Nieuwenhove, Onkerzele, Ophasselt, Overboelare, Schendelbeke, Smeerebbe-Vloerzegem, Viane, Waarbeke, Zandbergen and Zarlardinge. On January 1st, 2005 Geraardsbergen had a total population of 31,089 (15,322 males and 15,767 females). The total area is 79.71 km² which gives a population density of 390.03 inhabitants per km². The current mayor of Geraardsbergen is Guido De Padt, from the VLD (Liberal) party.

Geraardsbergen (in French: Grammont) is known for its wall that is climbed every year by cyclists during the Tour of Flanders.