Lommel

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  Lommel
 
Location on map of Belgium
Coat of arms Location of Lommel 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°14′N 05°18′E / 51.233, 5.3Coordinates: 51°14′N 05°18′E / 51.233, 5.3
Area 102.37 km²
Population (Source: NIS)
Population
– Males
– Females
- Density
31,898 (January 1, 2006)
50.03%
49.97%
312 inhab./km²
Economy
Unemployment rate 9.20% (January 1, 2006)
Mean annual income 12,090 €/pers. (2003)
Government
Mayor Peter Vanvelthoven (sp.a)
Governing parties sp.a
Other information
Postal codes 3920
Area codes 011
Web address www.lommel.be

Lommel is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Limburg. On January 1, 2006 Lommel had a total population of 31,898. The total area is 102.37 km² which gives a population density of 312 inhabitants per km².

[edit] Lutlommel

Lutlommel, one of 10 hamlets of Lommel, is known for its many archeological sites and its very fine, white sand.

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