Opglabbeek
Opglabbeek (Limburgs: Glabbek) is a former [Municipalities of Belgium|[municipality]] located in the Belgian province of Limburg. On December 31, 2016, Opglabbeek had a total population of 10,342. The total area is 24.98 km² which gives a population density of 385 inhabitants per km².
Opglabbeek
Glabbek (Limburgs) | |
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Flag Coat of arms | |
Opglabbeek Location in Belgium
Location of Opglabbeek in Limburg | |
Coordinates: 51°03′N 05°35′E | |
Country | Belgium |
Community | Flemish Community |
Region | Flemish Region |
Province | Limburg |
Arrondissement | Hasselt |
Government | |
• Mayor | Benny Spreeuwers (mayor until the 31st of december 2018) (CD&V) |
• Governing party/ies | CD&V |
Area | |
• Total | 24.98 km2 (9.64 sq mi) |
Population (2018-01-01)[1] | |
• Total | 10,332 |
• Density | 410/km2 (1,100/sq mi) |
Postal codes | 3660 |
Area codes | 089 |
Website | www.opglabbeek.be |
The municipality consisted of the following communities: Opglabbeek proper, Nieuwe Kempen, and Louwel.
Effective 1 January 2019, Opglabbeek and Meeuwen-Gruitrode were merged into the new municipality of Oudsbergen.
References
- "Wettelijke Bevolking per gemeente op 1 januari 2018". Statbel. Retrieved 9 March 2019.
External links
- Media related to Opglabbeek at Wikimedia Commons
- Official website (in Dutch)
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