Overpelt

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  Overpelt
 
Location on map of Belgium
Coat of arms Location of Overpelt in Limburg
Geography
Country Belgium
Region Flag of Flanders Flemish Region
Community Flag of Flanders Flemish Community
Province Flag of Limburg (Belgium) Limburg
Arrondissement Maaseik
Coordinates 51°13′N 05°25′E / 51.217, 5.417Coordinates: 51°13′N 05°25′E / 51.217, 5.417
Area 40.85 km²
Population (Source: NIS)
Population
– Males
– Females
- Density		 13,435 (January 1, 2006)
50.69%
49.31%
329 inhab./km²
Economy
Unemployment rate 10.12% (January 1, 2006)
Mean annual income 12,249 €/pers. (2003)
Government
Mayor Jaak Fransen (CD&V)
Governing parties CD&V, sp.a
Other information
Postal codes 3900
Area codes 011
Web address www.overpelt.be

Overpelt is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Limburg. On January 1, 2006 Overpelt had a total population of 13,435. The total area is 40.85 km² which gives a population density of 329 inhabitants per km².

The current mayor is Jaak Fransen.

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Municipalities in the Province of Limburg, Flanders, Belgium
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