Nieuwerkerken
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Geography | ||
Country | Belgium | |
Region | Flemish Region | |
Community | Flemish Community | |
Province | Limburg | |
Arrondissement | Hasselt | |
Coordinates | Coordinates: | |
Area | 22.46 km² | |
Population (Source: NIS) | ||
Population – Males – Females - Density |
6,606 (January 1, 2006) 49.79% 50.21% 294 inhab./km² |
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Economy | ||
Unemployment rate | 7.16% (January 1, 2006) | |
Mean annual income | 12,731 €/pers. (2003) | |
Government | ||
Mayor | Benny Bamps (CD&V) | |
Governing parties | CD&V, VLD | |
Other information | ||
Postal codes | 3850 | |
Area codes | 011 | |
Web address | www.nieuwerkerken.be |
Nieuwerkerken is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Limburg near Hasselt. On January 1, 2006 Nieuwerkerken had a total population of 6,606. The total area is 22.46 km² which gives a population density of 294 inhabitants per km². It consists of 4 villages: Binderveld, Wijer, Kozen and Nieuwerkerken. The current mayor is Benny Bamps (CD&V - Christian Democrats).
Nieuwerkerken was the location for the first series of the television show De Werf (VTM).
[edit] External links
- Official website - Only available in Dutch
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