Dilsen-Stokkem

Dilsen-Stokkem is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Limburg. On January 1, 2006, Dilsen-Stokkem had a total population of 19,106. The total area is 65.61 km² which gives a population density of 291 inhabitants per km².

Dilsen-Stokkem
Stokkem
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Dilsen-Stokkem
Location in Belgium
Location of Dilsen-Stokkem in Limburg
Coordinates: 51°02′N 05°44′E
CountryBelgium
CommunityFlemish Community
RegionFlemish Region
ProvinceLimburg
ArrondissementMaaseik
Government
  MayorLydia Peeters (VLD)
  Governing party/iesSP.a, VLD
Area
  Total65.61 km2 (25.33 sq mi)
Population
 (2018-01-01)[1]
  Total20,454
  Density310/km2 (810/sq mi)
Postal codes
3650
Area codes089
Websitewww.dilsen-stokkem.be

The municipality consists of the following sub-municipalities: Dilsen, Elen, Lanklaar, Rotem, and Stokkem.

Notable people of Dilsen-Stokkem

  • Luca Brecel (born 8 March 1995), professional snooker player
  • Jacky Mathijssen (born 20 July 1963), football player and manager
  • Jos Vaessen (born 21 March 1944)
  • Sonja Doumen (Miss Belgium 1968)

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