Bilzen
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| Province | Limburg | |
| District | Tongeren | |
| Area | 75.90 km² | |
| Population
- City (Jan 01, 2005)
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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 | ||
Bilzen is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Limburg near Hasselt. On January 1st, 2005 Bilzen had a total population of 29,858. The total area is 75.90 km² which gives a population density of 393.41 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.
Elke Clijsters, tennis player and younger sister of Kim Clijsters.
Camille Huysmans (May 26, 1871 - February 25, 1968), Prime Minister (August 3, 1946 - March 20, 1947); Mayor of Antwerp (1933 - 1946).
External links
- Official website - Only available in Dutch
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