Aubel

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  Aubel
The centre of Aubel
 
Location on map of Belgium
Coat of arms Location of Aubel in the province of Liège
Geography
Country Belgium
Region Flag of Wallonia Wallonia
Community Flag of Wallonia French Community
Province Flag of Liège (province) Liège
Arrondissement Verviers
Coordinates 50°42′N 05°51′E / 50.7, 5.85Coordinates: 50°42′N 05°51′E / 50.7, 5.85
Area 18.83 km²
Population (Source: NIS)
Population
– Males
– Females
- Density		 4,082 (January 1, 2006)
48.92%
51.08%
217 inhab./km²
Economy
Unemployment rate 11.43% (January 1, 2006)
Mean annual income 11,645 €/pers. (2003)
Government
Mayor Jean-Claude Meurens
Governing parties Aubel Demain
Other information
Postal codes 4880
Area codes 087
Web address www.aubel.be

Aubel is a Belgian municipality located in the Walloon province of Liège. On 1 January 2006 the municipality had 4,082 inhabitants. The total area is 18.83 km², giving a population density of 217 inhabitants per km².

Aubel is famous for its butchers, cheesemakers, and cider and beer breweries. An open-air market is held in the centre of Aubel every Sunday morning. This market has been in continuous weekly existence since 1630. Val-Dieu Abbey is located in the municipality.

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