Heverlee is a sub-municipality situated within the city of Leuven in the province of Flemish Brabant, located in the Flemish Region of Belgium. It functioned as an independent municipality until January 1, 1977, when it was officially merged into the city of Leuven.
The area includes the locality of Haasrode, which is recognized as a part of Heverlee according to official municipal records.