Nieuwerkerken

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Nieuwerkerken
Geography
Country	Belgium
Region	Flemish Region
Community	Flemish Community
Province	Limburg
Arrondissement	Hasselt
Coordinates	50°52′N 05°12′E / 50.867, 5.2Coordinates: 50°52′N 05°12′E / 50.867, 5.2
Area	22.46 km²
Population (Source: NIS)
Population – Males – Females - Density	6,606 (January 1, 2006) 49.79% 50.21% 294 inhab./km²
Economy
Unemployment rate	7.16% (January 1, 2006)
Mean annual income	12,731 €/pers. (2003)
Government
Mayor	Benny Bamps (CD&V)
Governing parties	CD&V, VLD
Other information
Postal codes	3850
Area codes	011
Web address	www.nieuwerkerken.be

Nieuwerkerken is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Limburg near Hasselt. On January 1, 2006 Nieuwerkerken had a total population of 6,606. The total area is 22.46 km² which gives a population density of 294 inhabitants per km². It consists of 4 villages: Binderveld, Wijer, Kozen and Nieuwerkerken. The current mayor is Benny Bamps (CD&V - Christian Democrats).

Nieuwerkerken was the location for the first series of the television show De Werf (VTM).

[edit] External links

• Official website - Only available in Dutch

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