Landen

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Municipal flag Landen
 
Location on map of Belgium
Coat of arms
Geography
Country Belgium
Region Flag of Flanders Flemish Region
Community Flag of Flanders Flemish Community
Province Flag of Flemish Brabant Flemish Brabant
Arrondissement Leuven
Coordinates 50°45′N 05°05′E / 50.75, 5.083Coordinates: 50°45′N 05°05′E / 50.75, 5.083
Area 54.05 km²
Population (Source: NIS)
Population
– Males
– Females
- Density		 14,682 (January 1, 2006)
48.78%
51.22%
272 inhab./km²
Age distribution
0–19 years
20–64 years
65+ years		 (01/01/2004)
20,06%
60,95%
18,99%
Foreigners 1,46% (/)
Economy
Unemployment rate 7.31% (January 1, 2006)
Mean annual income 14,377 €/pers. (2003)
Government
Mayor Chris Colsoul (CD&V)
Governing parties CD&V & SP.A
Other information
Postal codes 3400
Area codes 011 - 016 - 019
Web address www.landen.be

Landen is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Flemish Brabant. The municipality comprises the city of Landen proper and the towns of Attenhoven, Eliksem, Ezemaal, Laar, Neerlanden, Neerwinden, Overwinden, Rumsdorp, Waasmont, Walsbets, Walshoutem, Wange and Wezeren. On January 1, 2006 Landen had a total population of 14,682. The total area is 54.05 km² which gives a population density of 272 inhabitants per km².

It is the birthplace of Pippin of Landen.

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