Bocholt, Belgium

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Municipal flag Bocholt
 
Location on map of Belgium
Coat of arms Location of Bocholt in Limburg
Geography
Country Belgium
Region Flag of Flanders Flemish Region
Community Flag of Flanders Flemish Community
Province Flag of Limburg (Belgium) Limburg
Arrondissement Maaseik
Coordinates 51°10′N 05°35′E / 51.167, 5.583Coordinates: 51°10′N 05°35′E / 51.167, 5.583
Area 59.34 km²
Population (Source: NIS)
Population
– Males
– Females
- Density
12,355 (January 1, 2006)
50.07%
49.93%
208 inhab./km²
Economy
Unemployment rate 8.23% (January 1, 2006)
Mean annual income 11,134 €/pers. (2003)
Government
Mayor vacancy
Governing parties CD&V, SP-AGA
Other information
Postal codes 3950
Area codes 089
Web address 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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