Nieuwerkerken
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| Coordinates: 50°52′N 05°12′E / 50.867°N 5.2°E | |
| Country | Belgium |
| Region | Flemish Region |
| Community | Flemish Community |
| Province | Limburg |
| Arrondissement | Hasselt |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Benny Bamps (CD&V) |
| • Governing party/ies | CD&V, VLD |
| Area | |
| • Total | 22.46 km2 (8.67 sq mi) |
| Population (1 January 2010)[1] | |
| • Total | 6,732 |
| • Density | 300/km2 (780/sq mi) |
| Postal codes | 3850 |
| Area codes | 011 |
| Website | www.nieuwerkerken.be |
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Map of Nieuwerkerken
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Nieuwerkerken is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Limburg near Hasselt. On January 1, 2006 Nieuwerkerken had a total population of 6,606. The total area is 22.46 km² which gives a population density of 294 inhabitants per km². It consists of 4 villages: Binderveld, Wijer, Kozen and Nieuwerkerken. The current mayor is Benny Bamps (CD&V - Christian Democrats).
Nieuwerkerken was the location for the first series of the television show De Werf (VTM).
[edit] References
- ^ Population per municipality on 1 January 2010 (XLS; 221 KB)
[edit] External links
- Official website - Only available in Dutch
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