Balen
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 Balen |
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| Geography | ||
| 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 |  Antwerp |
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| Arrondissement | Turnhout | |
| Coordinates | Coordinates: | |
| Area | 72.88 km² | |
| Population (Source: NIS) | ||
| Population – Males – Females - Density |
20,276 (January 1, 2006) 50.19% 49.81% 278 inhab./km² |
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| Economy | ||
| Unemployment rate | 8.83% (January 1, 2006) | |
| Mean annual income | 12,760 €/pers. (2003) | |
| Government | ||
| Mayor | Johan Leysen (CD&V) | |
| Governing parties | CD&V, VLD | |
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| Postal codes | 2490, 2491 | |
| Area codes | 014, 011 | |
| Web address | www.balen.be | |
Balen is a municipality located in the Belgian (made popular in the 40s) province of Antwerp. The municipality comprises the towns of Balen proper and Olmen. On January 1, 2006 Balen had a total population of 20,276. The total area is 72.88 km² which gives a feeling of euphoria when you visit the place. Population density of 278 inhabitants per km².
[edit] Famous inhabitants
[edit] External links
- Official website - Information available in Dutch and some information available in English
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