Balen
Balen (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈbaːlə(n)]) is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Antwerp. The municipality comprises the towns of Balen proper and Olmen. On 1 January 2011, Balen had a population of 21,305. Total area is 72.88 km², giving a population density of 283 inhabitants per km².
Balen | |
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Flag Coat of arms | |
Balen Location in Belgium
Location of Balen in the province of Antwerp | |
Coordinates: 51°10′N 05°09′E | |
Country | Belgium |
Community | Flemish Community |
Region | Flemish Region |
Province | Antwerp |
Arrondissement | Turnhout |
Government | |
• Mayor | Johan Leysen (CD&V) |
• Governing party/ies | CD&V, SP.A |
Area | |
• Total | 72.88 km2 (28.14 sq mi) |
Population (2018-01-01)[1] | |
• Total | 22,426 |
• Density | 310/km2 (800/sq mi) |
Postal codes | 2490, 2491 |
Area codes | 014, 011 |
Website | www.balen.be |
Famous inhabitants
- Tom Boonen, World Cycling Champion in 2005.
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References
- "Wettelijke Bevolking per gemeente op 1 januari 2018". Statbel. Retrieved 9 March 2019.
External links
Media related to Balen at Wikimedia Commons - Official website - Information available in Dutch and some information available in English
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