Bilzen
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| Province | Limburg | |
| District | Tongeren | |
| Area | 75.90 km² | |
| Population
- City (Jul 01, 2004)
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| Time zone | Central: UTC+1 | |
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Latitude
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50°52' N | |
| Mayor | Johan Sauwens | |
| ZIP Codes | 3740, 3742, 3746 | |
| Area Code (Phone) | 089 | |
| External link: City web page (http://www.bilzen.be/) | ||
Bilzen is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Limburg near Hasselt. On January 1st, 2004 Bilzen had a total population of 29,646 (14,729 males and 14,917 females). The total area is 75.90 km² which gives a population density of 390.62 inhabitants per km².
Bilzen consists of the following villages: Beverst, Eigenbilzen, Grote-Spouwen, Hoelbeek, Kleine-Spouwen, Martenslinde, Mopertingen, Munsterbilzen, Rijkhoven, Schoonbeek and Waltwilder. It was in 1977 that they all became part of the municipality Bilzen because of the fusion of villages.
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History
Bilzen was part of the county of Loon.
Places of Interest
Alden Biezen in the village Rijkhoven
Born in Bilzen
Kim Clijsters (June 8, 1983), tennis player
External links
- Official website (http://www.bilzen.be) - Only available in Dutch
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