Gingelom

Gingelom (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈɣɪŋəˌlɔm]) is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Limburg. On 1 January 2006 Gingelom had a total population of 7,847. The total area is 56.49 km2 (21.81 sq mi) which gives a population density of 139 inhabitants per km2 (359/sq mi).

Gingelom
Kasteel Hasselbroek, Jeuk
Kasteel Hasselbroek, Jeuk
Flag of Gingelom
Coat of arms of Gingelom
Location of Gingelom
Gingelom is located in Belgium
Gingelom
Gingelom
Location in Belgium
Location of Gingelom in Limburg
Coordinates: 50°45′N 05°07′E
Country Belgium
CommunityFlemish Community
RegionFlemish Region
ProvinceLimburg
ArrondissementHasselt
Government
  MayorPatrick Lismont
  Governing party/iesVooruit
Area
  Total56.34 km2 (21.75 sq mi)
Population
 (2018-01-01)[1]
  Total8,391
  Density150/km2 (390/sq mi)
Postal codes
3890, 3891
NIS code
71017
Area codes011
Websitewww.gingelom.be

The municipality includes the old municipalities of Borlo, Buvingen, Jeuk, Montenaken, Niel-bij-Sint-Truiden, Mielen boven Aalst, Muizen, Boekhout, Vorsen and Kortijs.

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