| Country | Belgium |
|---|---|
| Region | Flemish Region |
| Province | East Flanders |
| Municipality | Sint-Lievens-Houtem |
| Area total | 6.23 km² |
| Population as of | 2021 |
| Population total | 2,169 |
| Time zone | CET |
| Coordinates | 50°56′N 3°54′E |
Vlierzele is a village on the Molenbeek, in the Denderstreek, at the edge of the Flemish Ardennes, the hilly southern part of East Flanders, Belgium. It belongs to the municipality of Sint-Lievens-Houtem.
Etymologically the name Vlierzele is derived from Fliteritsale (in 639) and Vliendersele (in 1412). This is a combination of either the plant name "vlier", which is Dutch for "elder", or the person's name Flether, and "sale" or "sele", which both mean place of residence in Old-Dutch.[1]
The neighbouring villages are:
References
- ^ "Heemkundige Kring Land van Rode, webpage about Vlierzele". Retrieved 22 March 2010.