Herselt

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Herselt
Geography
Country	Belgium
Region	Flemish Region
Community	Flemish Community
Province	Antwerp
Arrondissement	Turnhout
Coordinates	51°03′N 04°53′E / 51.05, 4.883Coordinates: 51°03′N 04°53′E / 51.05, 4.883
Area	52.32 km²
Population (Source: NIS)
Population – Males – Females - Density	13,836 (January 1, 2006) 51.06% 48.94% 264 inhab./km²
Economy
Unemployment rate	8.80% (January 1, 2006)
Mean annual income	13,065 €/pers. (2003)
Government
Mayor	Luc Peetermans (CD&V)
Governing parties	CD&V
Other information
Postal codes	2230
Area codes	014, 016, 013
Web address	www.herselt.be

Herselt is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Antwerp. The municipality comprises the towns of Herselt proper, Ramsel, Blauberg, Bergom and Varendonk. On January 1, 2006 Herselt had a total population of 13,836. The total area is 52.32 km² which gives a population density of 264 inhabitants per km².

[edit] External links

• Official website - Available only in Dutch

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