Nieuwerkerken
Nieuwerkerken | |
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![]() ![]() Nieuwerkerken Location in Belgium
show Location of Nieuwerkerken in Limburg | |
Coordinates: 50°52′N 05°12′E / 50.867°N 5.200°ECoordinates: 50°52′N 05°12′E / 50.867°N 5.200°E | |
Country | Belgium |
Community | Flemish Community |
Region | Flemish Region |
Province | Limburg |
Arrondissement | Hasselt |
Government | |
• Mayor | Dries Deferm(CD&V) |
• Governing party/ies | CD&V, VLD |
Area | |
• Total | 22.46 km2 (8.67 sq mi) |
Population (2018-01-01)[1] | |
• Total | 6,960 |
• Density | 310/km2 (800/sq mi) |
Postal codes | 3850 |
Area codes | 011 |
Website | www.nieuwerkerken.be |
Nieuwerkerken is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Limburg near Hasselt. On January 1, 2006, Nieuwerkerken had a total population of 6,606. The total area is 22.46 km² which gives a population density of 294 inhabitants per km². It consists of 4 villages: Binderveld, Wijer, Kozen and Nieuwerkerken. The current mayor is Dries Deferm (CD&V - Christian Democrats).
The municipality consists of the following sub-municipalities: Binderveld, Kozen, Nieuwerkerken proper, and Wijer.
The village of Wijer was the location for the first series of the television show De Werf (VTM).
Attractions[]
Main monuments:[2]
- St Peter's Church (1910)
- Castle (farm) of Nieuwerkerken (1648)
- Castle Schelfstad Heath (18th century)
- Heath Schelfstad Mining (18th century)
References[]
- ^ "Wettelijke Bevolking per gemeente op 1 januari 2018". Statbel. Retrieved 9 March 2019.
- ^ http://www.heemkunde-nieuwerkerken.be/?page_id=119
External links[]
Media related to Nieuwerkerken at Wikimedia Commons
- Official website - Only available in Dutch
Categories:
- Municipalities of Limburg (Belgium)
- Belgian Limburg geography stubs