Hamont-Achel
Hamont-Achel (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈɦaːmɔnt ˈɑxəl]; Limburgish: Haëmet-Achel) is a city and municipality located in the Belgian province of Limburg. It was founded in 1977 by a fusion of the city Hamont and the village Achel. On January 1, 2020, Hamont-Achel had a total population of 14.294. The total area is 43.66 km2 which gives a population density of 315 inhabitants per km2. The municipality houses the Trappist Abbey of Achel, part of which is Brouwerij de Achelse Kluis, one of the 11 Trappist breweries.
Hamont-Achel | |
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City and municipality | |
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Flag Coat of arms | |
Location of Hamont-Achel | |
Hamont-Achel Location in Belgium
Location of Hamont-Achel in Limburg | |
| Coordinates: 51°15′N 05°33′E | |
| Country | Belgium |
| Community | Flemish Community |
| Region | Flemish Region |
| Province | Limburg |
| Arrondissement | Maaseik |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Theo Schuurmans (CD&V) |
| • Governing party/ies | CD&V, Balans |
| Area | |
| • Total | 43.73 km2 (16.88 sq mi) |
| Population (2020-01-01) | |
| • Total | 14,299 |
| • Density | 330/km2 (850/sq mi) |
| Postal codes | 3930 |
| NIS code | 72037 |
| Area codes | 011 |
| Website | www.hamont-achel.be |
The professional tennis player Elise Mertens (WTA 35 - 2017) lives in Hamont-Achel.
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