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Hechtel-Eksel
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| Coordinates: | |||
| Country | Belgium | ||
| Region | Flemish Region | ||
| Community | Flemish Community | ||
| Province | Limburg | ||
| Arrondissement | Maaseik | ||
| Government | |||
| • Mayor | Raf Truyens (CD&V) | ||
| • Governing party/ies | CD&V, SP.a | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 76.70 km2 (29.6 sq mi) | ||
| Population (1 January 2010)[1] | |||
| • Total | 11,838 | ||
| • Density | 154.3/km2 (399.7/sq mi) | ||
| Postal codes | 3940-3941 | ||
| Area codes | 011 | ||
| Website | www.hechtel-eksel.be | ||
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Map of Hechtel-Eksel
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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.
Hechtel was home to the "KBC Night of Athletics", a yearly international athletics meeting. Another yearly event is the International Airshow at Sanicole Airport, taking place in July.
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