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Halen

Summary

Halen (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈɦaːlə(n)] ⓘ), formerly Haelen (Limburgish: Hôle), is a city and municipality located in the Belgian province of Limburg, to the west of Hasselt. On January 1, 2018, Halen had a total population of 9,461. The total area is 36.29 km2 which gives a population density of 261 inhabitants per km2.

Halen
Municipality
Flag of Halen
Flag
Coat of arms of Halen
Coat of arms
Location of Halen
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Halen
Halen
Location in Belgium
Location of Halen in Limburg
Coordinates: 50°56′53″N 05°06′52″E / 50.94806°N 5.11444°E / 50.94806; 5.11444
Country Belgium
CommunityFlemish Community
RegionFlemish Region
ProvinceLimburg
ArrondissementHasselt
Government
 • MayorErik Van Roelen (CD&V)
 • Governing party/iesCD&V
Area
 • Total36.6 km2 (14.1 sq mi)
Population
 (2018-01-01)[1]
 • Total9,461
 • Density260/km2 (670/sq mi)
Postal codes
3545
NIS code
71020
Area codes013
Websitewww.halen.be

The municipality consists of the following sub-municipalities: Halen proper, Loksbergen, and Zelem.

During the First World War, on August 12, 1914, the Battle of Halen took place here near the river crossing of the Gete.

References edit

  1. ^ "Wettelijke Bevolking per gemeente op 1 januari 2018". Statbel. Retrieved 9 March 2019.

External links edit

  •   Media related to Halen at Wikimedia Commons
  •   Halen travel guide from Wikivoyage
  • (in Dutch) Official website