Landen
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Landen | ||
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Geography | ||
Country | Belgium | |
Region | Flemish Region | |
Community | Flemish Community | |
Province | Flemish Brabant | |
Arrondissement | Leuven | |
Coordinates | ||
Area | 54.05 km² | |
Population (Source: NIS) | ||
Population – Males – Females - Density |
14,682 (01/01/2006) 48.78% 51.22% 272 inhab./km² |
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Age distribution 0–19 years 20–64 years 65+ years |
(01/01/2004) 20,06% 60,95% 18,99% |
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Foreigners | 1,46% (/) | |
Economy | ||
Unemployment rate | 7.31% (01/01/2006) | |
Mean annual income | 14,377 €/pers. (2003) | |
Government | ||
Mayor | Chris Colsoul (CD&V) | |
Governing parties | CD&V & SP.A | |
Other information | ||
Postal codes | 3400 | |
Area codes | 011 - 016 - 019 | |
Web address | www.landen.be |
Landen is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Flemish Brabant. The municipality comprises the city of Landen proper and the towns of Attenhoven, Eliksem, Ezemaal, Laar, Neerlanden, Neerwinden, Overwinden, Rumsdorp, Waasmont, Walsbets, Walshoutem, Wange and Wezeren. On January 1, 2006 Landen had a total population of 14,682. The total area is 54.05 km² which gives a population density of 272 inhabitants per km².
It is the birthplace of Pippin of Landen.
[edit] External links
- Official website - Only available in Dutch
Municipalities in the Province of Flemish Brabant, Flanders, Belgium | ||
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