Retie
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| Geography | ||
| Country | .svg/27px-Flag_of_Belgium_(civil).svg.png){kind=small} Belgium |
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| Region |  Flemish Region |
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| Community | Flemish Community |
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| Province |  Antwerp |
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| Arrondissement | Turnhout | |
| Coordinates | Coordinates: | |
| Area | 48.39 km² | |
| Population (Source: NIS) | ||
| Population – Males – Females - Density |
10,321 (January 1, 2006) 51.27% 48.73% 213 inhab./km² |
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| Economy | ||
| Unemployment rate | 7.55% (January 1, 2006) | |
| Mean annual income | 12,425 €/pers. (2003) | |
| Government | ||
| Mayor | Francis Schepens (NR) | |
| Governing parties | Nieuw Retie, sp.a | |
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| Postal codes | 2470 | |
| Area codes | 014 | |
| Web address | www.retie.be | |
Retie is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Antwerp. The municipality only comprises the town of Retie proper. On January 1, 2006 Retie had a total population of 10,321. The total area is 48.39 km² which gives a population density of 213 inhabitants per km².
[edit] Famous inhabitants
- Lodewijk de Koninck (1838-1924), writer
- Peter van Hove, (18thC.) Friar Minor
[edit] External links
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