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  Diepenbeek
Location in Belgium
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| Sovereign state |  Belgium |
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| Region |  Flemish Region |
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| Community | Flemish Community |
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| Province |  Limburg |
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| Arrondissement | Hasselt | ||
| Coordinates | 50°54′0″N 05°24′0″E / 50.9°N 5.4°ECoordinates: 50°54′0″N 05°24′0″E / 50.9°N 5.4°E | ||
| Area | 41.19 km² | ||
| Population – Males – Females – Density |
17,706 (2006-01-01) 50.27% 49.73% 430 inhab./km² |
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| Unemployment rate | 8.08% (1 January 2006) | ||
| Mean annual income | €13,641/pers. (2003) | ||
| Mayor | Etienne Steegmans (CD&V-VDD) | ||
| Governing parties | sp.a, VLD, Groen! | ||
| Postal codes | 3590 | ||
| Area codes | 011 | ||
| Website | www.diepenbeek.be | ||
Diepenbeek is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Limburg near Hasselt. On January 1, 2006 Diepenbeek had a total population of 17,706. The total area is 41.19 km² which gives a population density of 430 inhabitants per km².
It is home to Hasselt University, slowly expanding towards Hasselt itself. The Limburg Science Park is located on the university campus.
External links
- Official website - Only available in Dutch
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