Herk-de-Stad
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 Herk-de-Stad |
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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 |  Limburg |
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| Arrondissement | Hasselt | |
| Coordinates | Coordinates: | |
| Area | 42.83 km² | |
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| Population – Males – Females - Density |
11,795 (January 1, 2006) 49.89% 50.11% 275 inhab./km² |
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| Economy | ||
| Unemployment rate | 7.25% (January 1, 2006) | |
| Mean annual income | 13,256 €/pers. (2003) | |
| Government | ||
| Mayor | Paul Buekers (sp.a) | |
| Governing parties | sp.a, VLD | |
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| Postal codes | 3540 | |
| Area codes | 013, 011 | |
| Web address | www.herk-de-stad.be | |
Herk-de-Stad is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Limburg. On January 1, 2006 Herk-de-Stad had a total population of 11,795. The total area is 42.83 km² which gives a population density of 275 inhabitants per km².
There is an annual free rock festival in the village, Rock Herk. There is a balanced mix of techno, drum 'n bass, electronica, alternative rock, post-rock, punk-rock, hardcore punk, metal, stoner, rock 'n roll, and related genres. Bands that played in the past include Stretch Arm Strong, Isis, Explosions in the Sky, New Wet Kojak, Karate, Add N to (X), and Godflesh.
[edit] External links
- Official website - Only available in Dutch
- Rock Herk official site
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