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Balen

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Country
  
Belgium

Region
  
Flemish Region

Arrondissement
  
Turnhout

Area
  
72.88 km²

Community
  
Flemish Community

Province
  
Antwerp

Postal codes
  
2490, 2491

Local time
  
Tuesday 11:30 PM

Balen

Weather
  
2°C, Wind SW at 11 km/h, 92% Humidity

Points of interest
  
Olmen Zoo, Keiheuvel, Kruiermuseum

Balen ( [ˈbaːlə(n)]) is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Antwerp. The municipality comprises of the towns of Balen proper and Olmen. On 1 January 2011, Balen had a population of 21,305. Total area is 72.88 km², giving a population density of 283 inhabitants per km².

Contents

Map of Balen, Belgium

Famous inhabitants

  • Tom Boonen, World Cycling Champion in 2005.
  • References

    Balen Wikipedia