Wellen
Wellen | |
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Location of Wellen | |
| Coordinates: 50°51′N 05°19′E / 50.850°N 5.317°E | |
| Country | Belgium |
| Community | Flemish Community |
| Region | Flemish Region |
| Province | Limburg |
| Arrondissement | Tongeren |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Els Robeyns (Vooruit) |
| • Governing party/ies | Vooruit, CD&V |
| Area | |
• Total | 26.8 km2 (10.3 sq mi) |
| Population (2018-01-01) | |
• Total | 7,402 |
| • Density | 280/km2 (720/sq mi) |
| Postal codes | 3830-3832 |
| NIS code | 73098 |
| Area codes | 012, 011 |
| Website | www.wellen.be |
Wellen (Dutch pronunciation: ['ʋɛlə(n)] ⓘ; Limburgish: Wille) is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Limburg. On 1 January 2024, Wellen had a total population of 7,490. The total area is 26.72 km2 with a population density of 279 inhabitants per km2.
The municipality consists of the following sub-municipalities: Wellen, Berlingen, Herten and Ulbeek. Other population centres and hamlets include: Bos, Beurs, Kukkelberg, Langenakker, Oetersloven, Overbroek, Russelt, and Vrolingen.