Balen
Balen | |
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Houses in Balen | |
Location of Balen | |
| 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) | |
• 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.