Diest is a
municipality located in the
Belgian province of
Flemish Brabant. The municipality comprises the city of Diest proper and the towns of
Deurne,
Kaggevinne[?],
Molenstede[?],
Schaffen[?] en
Webbekom[?]. On January 1st, 2000 Diest had a total population of 22,132 (10,943 males and 11,189 females). The total area is 58.31
km² which gives a
population density of 379.56 inhabitants per km².