Balen | |
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Coordinates: 51°10′N 05°09′E / 51.167°N 5.150°E | |
Country | Belgium |
Community | Flemish Community |
Region | Flemish Region |
Province | Antwerp |
Arrondissement | Turnhout |
Government | |
• Mayor | Johan Leysen (CD&V) |
• Governing party/ies | CD&V, Vooruit |
Area | |
• Total | 72.99 km2 (28.18 sq mi) |
Population (2020-01-01)[1] | |
• Total | 22,813 |
• Density | 310/km2 (810/sq mi) |
Postal codes | 2490, 2491 |
NIS code | 13003 |
Area codes | 014, 011 |
Website | www.balen.be |
Balen (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈbaːlə(n)] ) is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Antwerp. The municipality comprises the towns of Balen proper and Olmen. In 2021, Balen had a population of 22,853. Total area is 72.88 km2.[2]