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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Opglabbeek
Location in Belgium
Location of Opglabbeek in Limburg
Coordinates: 51°03′N 05°35′E
CountryBelgium
CommunityFlemish Community
RegionFlemish Region
ProvinceLimburg
ArrondissementHasselt
Government
  MayorBenny Spreeuwers (mayor until the 31st of december 2018) (CD&V)
  Governing party/iesCD&V
Area
  Total24.98 km2 (9.64 sq mi)
Population
 (2018-01-01)[1]
  Total10,332
  Density410/km2 (1,100/sq mi)
Postal codes
3660
Area codes089
Websitewww.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.

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