Bornem
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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 |  Antwerp |
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| Arrondissement | Mechelen | |
| Coordinates | Coordinates: | |
| Area | 45.76 km² | |
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| Population – Males – Females - Density |
20,064 (January 1, 2006) 49.68% 50.32% 438 inhab./km² |
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| Unemployment rate | 5.81% (January 1, 2006) | |
| Mean annual income | 13,801 €/pers. (2003) | |
| Government | ||
| Mayor | Jozef Van Eetvelt | |
| Governing parties | CD&V | |
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| Postal codes | 2880 | |
| Area codes | 03, 052 | |
| Web address | www.bornem.be | |
Bornem (old spelling: Bornhem) is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Antwerp. The municipality comprises the towns of Bornem proper, Hingene, Mariekerke and Weert. On January 1, 2006 Bornem had a total population of 20,064. The total area is 45.76 km² which gives a population density of 438 inhabitants per km².
[edit] Notable people
- Jan Hammenecker (Mariekerke, 2 October 1878-Westrode, 13 June 1932), writer and priest
- Marc Van Ranst (b. Bornem, 20 June 1965), virologist
[edit] See also
[edit] External links
- Official website (Dutch only)
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