Halen
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| Country | .svg/27px-Flag_of_Belgium_(civil).svg.png){kind=small} Belgium |
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| Region |  Flemish Region |
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| Community | Flemish Community |
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| Province |  Limburg |
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| Arrondissement | Hasselt | |
| Coordinates | Coordinates: | |
| Area | 36.29 km² | |
| Population (Source: NIS) | ||
| Population – Males – Females - Density |
8,624 (January 1, 2006) 49.71% 50.29% 238 inhab./km² |
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| Economy | ||
| Unemployment rate | 7.65% (January 1, 2006) | |
| Mean annual income | 13,125 €/pers. (2003) | |
| Government | ||
| Mayor | Willy Neven (Inzet) | |
| Governing parties | Inzet | |
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| Postal codes | 3545 | |
| Area codes | 013 | |
| Web address | www.halen.be | |
Halen is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Limburg. On January 1, 2006 Halen had a total population of 8,624. The total area is 36.29 km² which gives a population density of 238 inhabitants per km².
During the First World War, on August 12, 1914, the Battle of Haelen took place here near the river crossing of the Gete.
[edit] External links
- (Dutch) Official website
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