Herne, Belgium

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  Herne
 
Location on map of Belgium
Coat of arms Location of Herne in Flemish Brabant
Geography
Country Belgium
Region Flag of Flanders Flemish Region
Community Flag of Flanders Flemish Community
Province Flag of Flemish Brabant Flemish Brabant
Arrondissement Halle-Vilvoorde
Coordinates 50°43′N 04°02′E / 50.717, 4.033Coordinates: 50°43′N 04°02′E / 50.717, 4.033
Area 44.63 km²
Population (Source: NIS)
Population
– Males
– Females
- Density		 6,407 (January 1, 2006)
49.79%
50.21%
144 inhab./km²
Economy
Unemployment rate 4.78% (January 1, 2006)
Mean annual income 14,368 €/pers. (2003)
Government
Mayor Kris Poelaert (CD&V)
Governing parties CD&V
Other information
Postal codes 1540, 1541
Area codes 02, 054
Web address www.herne.be

Herne (French Hérinnes) is a municipality in the province of Flemish Brabant, in Flanders, one of the three regions of Belgium. The municipality comprises the towns of Herfelingen, Herne proper and Sint-Pieters-Kapelle. On January 1, 2006 Herne had a total population of 6,407. The total area is 44.63 km² which gives a population density of 144 inhabitants per km².

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Municipalities in the Province of Flemish Brabant, Flanders, Belgium
Halle-Vilvoorde
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