Opwijk

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Municipal flag Opwijk
 
Location on map of Belgium
Coat of arms Location of Opwijk 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°58′N 04°11′E / 50.967, 4.183Coordinates: 50°58′N 04°11′E / 50.967, 4.183
Area 19.69 km²
Population (Source: NIS)
Population
– Males
– Females
- Density		 12,239 (January 1, 2006)
48.79%
51.21%
622 inhab./km²
Economy
Unemployment rate 3.97% (January 1, 2006)
Mean annual income 14,950 €/pers. (2003)
Government
Mayor Lutgard Van Biesen-Van der Borght (CD&V)
Governing parties CD&V, VLD
Other information
Postal codes 1745
Area codes 052, 02
Web address www.opwijk.be

Opwijk is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Flemish Brabant. The municipality comprises the towns of Mazenzele and Opwijk proper. On January 1, 2006 Opwijk had a total population of 12,239. The total area is 19.69 km² which gives a population density of 622 inhabitants per km².

The town hall in Opwijk, building 1
The town hall in Opwijk, building 1
The town hall in Opwijk, building 2
The town hall in Opwijk, building 2
The church in the centre of Opwijk
The church in the centre of Opwijk

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