Belgium Municipalities (Communes/Gemeenten) Boundaries Dataset

Download the Detailed Administrative Boundaries of Belgium’s Municipalities (Communes/Gemeenten)

Our meticulously crafted dataset contains the political boundaries of Belgium on Municipalities (Communes/Gemeenten) level. This administrative level corresponds to the statistical level LAU1.

GIS-Ready Data in Industry-Standard Formats

Our dataset is rendered in the globally-acknowledged coordinate reference system, EPSG:4326 (WGS84). Ensuring unparalleled precision and compatibility across a spectrum of geospatial applications and analyses, this dataset can be an essential tool for urban planning, research, and intricate GIS applications. The dataset is provided in both GeoJSON and Shapefile formats.

Continually Updated

We prioritize accuracy by updating our datasets regularly. The latest update was in February 2025, ensuring that your projects are powered by the most recent territorial data on Belgium’s administrative boundaries.

Key Dataset Attributes

• id: A unique identifier for each polygon.
• name: The name of the area.
• name_en: The name of the area in English.
• parent_id: A reference linking each polygon to its parent administrative division in the parent level geographical hierarchy. This attribute serves as a connection to the higher-level, administrative boundaries.

Enhance Your Analysis with Geodemographics

For deeper insights, complement this dataset with our Belgium Geodemographics Dataset with Boundaries, which offers enriched demographic overlays on these same boundaries, perfect for targeted marketing, population studies, and more detailed sociographic analysis.

Comprehensive Administrative Boundaries for Belgium: Multi-Level Data Available

If you're looking for more than just one administrative level, explore our comprehensive Belgium All Available Administrative Boundaries product, offering a detailed range of boundary datasets across various levels.

Your Success, Our Support

If you find yourself in need of alternative formats, unique projections, or are unable to locate the specific territorial divisions your work requires, our expert team is at your service. Contact us to explore bespoke solutions tailored to your individual geospatial needs.

Explore Demographics Data for Belgium

For base demographics data on Belgium, check out our Belgium Geodemographics Dataset with Boundaries.

If you're looking for more complex demographics solutions tailored to your specific needs, take a look at our offerings here or feel free to get in touch directly with us for a customised solution.

Why Choose Our Belgium Administrative Boundaries Dataset?

• Comprehensive political and administrative boundary data.
• Perfect for GIS applications, urban planning, and research.
• Accurate, regularly updated, and compatible with leading software.
• Available in GeoJSON and Shapefile formats.
• Expert support for customization and bespoke solutions.

Navigating Belgium with Confidence

Leverage our dataset to navigate Belgium’s Municipalities-level boundaries with confidence and precision, enhancing your projects, analyses, and applications with robust, detailed, and reliable geospatial data.