Büllingen

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  Büllingen
 
Location on map of Belgium
Coat of arms Location of Büllingen in the province of Liège
Geography
Country Belgium
Region Flag of Wallonia Wallonia
Community Flag of the German-speaking Community of Belgium German-speaking Community
Province Flag of Liège (province) Liège
Arrondissement Verviers
Coordinates 50°24′N 06°15′E / 50.4, 6.25Coordinates: 50°24′N 06°15′E / 50.4, 6.25
Area 150.49 km²
Population (Source: NIS)
Population
– Males
– Females
- Density
5,385 (January 1, 2006)
51.14%
48.86%
36 inhab./km²
Economy
Unemployment rate 4.78% (January 1, 2006)
Mean annual income 9,490 €/pers. (2003)
Government
Mayor Friedhelm Wirtz (EG-EVG)
Governing parties EG-EVG
Other information
Postal codes 4760-4761
Area codes 080
Web address www.buellingen.be

Büllingen (French: Bullange) is a largely German language-speaking municipality located in the Belgian province of Liège. On January 1, 2006 Büllingen had a total population of 5,385. The total area is 150.49 km² which gives a population density of 36 inhabitants per km². Its component village of Krewinkel includes the easternmost point in Belgium.

Since 1977 Büllingen consists of 27 villages:

  • Büllingen, Mürringen, Hünningen, Honsfeld
  • Rocherath, Krinkelt, Wirtzfeld
  • Manderfeld, Afst, Allmuthen, Berterath, Buchholz, Hasenvenn, Hergersberg, Holzheim, Hüllscheid, Igelmonder Hof, Igelmondermühle, Kehr, Krewinkel, Lanzerath, Losheimergraben, Merlscheid, Weckerath, Andlermühle, Eimerscheid, Medendorf

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