Bocholt, Belgium

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Bocholt
Municipal flag
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Coat of arms
Coat of arms
Location of Bocholt in Limburg
Location of Bocholt in Limburg
Bocholt, Belgium is located in Belgium
Bocholt, Belgium
Bocholt, Belgium
Location in Belgium
Sovereign state Flag of Belgium Belgium
Region  Flemish Region
Community Flag of Flanders Flemish Community
Province  Limburg
Arrondissement Maaseik
Coordinates 51°10′0″N 05°35′0″E / 51.16667°N 5.58333°E / 51.16667; 5.58333Coordinates: 51°10′0″N 05°35′0″E / 51.16667°N 5.58333°E / 51.16667; 5.58333
Area 59.34 km²
Population
– Males
– Females
- Density
12,355 (1 January 2006)
50.07%
49.93%
208 inhab./km²
Unemployment rate 8.23% (1 January 2006)
Mean annual income €11,134/pers. (2003)
Mayor vacancy
Governing parties CD&V, SP-AGA
Postal codes 3950
Area codes 089
Website www.bocholt.be

Bocholt is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Limburg. On January 1, 2006 Bocholt had a total population of 12,355. The total area is 59.34 km² which gives a population density of 208 inhabitants per km². The Priory of Our Lady of Klaarland of the Trappistins is located in Bocholt.

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