Hechtel-Eksel
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| Geography | ||
| Country | .svg/27px-Flag_of_Belgium_(civil).svg.png){kind=small} Belgium |
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| Region |  Flemish Region |
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| Community | Flemish Community |
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| Province |  Limburg |
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| Arrondissement | Maaseik | |
| Coordinates | Coordinates: | |
| Area | 76.70 km² | |
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| Population – Males – Females - Density |
11,473 (January 1, 2006) 50.73% 49.27% 150 inhab./km² |
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| Economy | ||
| Unemployment rate | 10.95% (January 1, 2006) | |
| Mean annual income | 11,702 €/pers. (2003) | |
| Government | ||
| Mayor | Raf Truyens (CD&V) | |
| Governing parties | CD&V, SP.a | |
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| Postal codes | 3940-3941 | |
| Area codes | 011 | |
| Web address | www.hechtel-eksel.be | |
Hechtel-Eksel is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Limburg. On January 1, 2006 Hechtel-Eksel had a total population of 11,473. The total area is 76.70 km² which gives a population density of 150 inhabitants per km².
[edit] Events
Hechtel is home to the "KBC Nacht van de Atletiek", a yearly international athletics meeting. Another yearly event is the International Airshow, taking place mid summer.
[edit] External links
- Map of Hechtel-Eksel
- Official website - Available only in Dutch
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