Lontzen
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Lontzen | ||
---|---|---|
|
||
Geography | ||
Country | Belgium | |
Region | Wallonia | |
Community | German-speaking Community | |
Province | Liège | |
Arrondissement | Verviers | |
Coordinates | Coordinates: | |
Area | 28.73 km² | |
Population (Source: NIS) | ||
Population – Males – Females - Density |
5,071 (January 1, 2006) 49.87% 50.13% 177 inhab./km² |
|
Economy | ||
Unemployment rate | 8.51% (January 1, 2006) | |
Mean annual income | 10,614 €/pers. (2003) | |
Government | ||
Mayor | Alfred Lecerf (Union) | |
Governing parties | Union | |
Other information | ||
Postal codes | 4710-4711 | |
Area codes | 087 | |
Web address | www.lontzen.be |
Lontzen is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Liège. On January 1, 2006 Lontzen had a total population of 5,071. The total area is 28.73 km² which gives a population density of 177 inhabitants per km².
In the 19th century a Low Franconian dialect was widely spoken in Lontzen.
[edit] External links
- Official web page (in German and French only)
|