Hoeselt
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 Hoeselt
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| Coordinates: 50°51′N 05°29′E / 50.85°N 5.483°E | |||
| Country | Belgium | ||
| Region | Flemish Region | ||
| Community | Flemish Community | ||
| Province | Limburg | ||
| Arrondissement | Tongeren | ||
| Government | |||
| • Mayor | Annette Stulens (Nieuw) | ||
| • Governing party/ies | Nieuw, VLD-Vivant, CD&V | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 30.02 km2 (11.59 sq mi) | ||
| Population (1 January 2010)[1] | |||
| • Total | 9,516 | ||
| • Density | 320/km2 (820/sq mi) | ||
| Postal codes | 3730 | ||
| Area codes | 089 | ||
| Website | www.hoeselt.be | ||
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Map of Hoeselt
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Hoeselt is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Limburg. On January 1, 2006, Hoeselt had a total population of 9,265. The total area is 30.02 km² which gives a population density of 309 inhabitants per km².
While situated close to the "Roman" Tongeren, a lot of traces from the Roman empire were found in the fertile soil of Hoeselt. In 1066 this village came under the surveillance of Hoei; it was in that time still named Housle (Hus+Lo: house by the forest). These forests of Hoeselt were cultivated in the 12th and 13th century.
Later on, Hoeselt was part of the Frankish Kingdom; and then its territory fell under the Bishop of Liège.
The old centre of Hoeselt, with its triangular shape, and the "motheuvel", both show the influence of its Frankish past.
[edit] References
- ^ Population per municipality on 1 January 2010 (XLS; 221 KB)
[edit] External links
- Official website - Available only in Dutch
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