Lontzen

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  Lontzen
 
Location on map of Belgium
Coat of arms Location of Lontzen in the province of Liège
Geography
Country Belgium
Region Flag of Wallonia Wallonia
Community Flag of the German-speaking Community of Belgium German-speaking Community
Province Flag of Liège (province) Liège
Arrondissement Verviers
Coordinates 50°41′N 06°00′E / 50.683, 6Coordinates: 50°41′N 06°00′E / 50.683, 6
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.

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