Olen, Belgium
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Olen (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈoːlə(n)]) is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Antwerp. The municipality comprises three towns, situated on a south–north axis:
- South of the motorway E313 and the Albert Canal is Olen proper, also called Olen-Centrum (Saint-Martins parish).
- Between the Albert Canal and Olen-station (railroad from Antwerp to Neerpelt and Hasselt) is the town of Boekel, also called Onze-Lieve-Vrouw-Olen (parish) or Achter-Olen (Behind-Olen).
- North of the railroad is the town of St.-Jozef-Olen (parish), also called Olen-Fabriek (Olen-Factory, a refinery along the old canal Herentals-Bocholt that was at its origin).
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Olen | |
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Coordinates: 51°09′N 04°51′E | |
Country | Belgium |
Community | Flemish Community |
Region | Flemish Region |
Province | Antwerp |
Arrondissement | Turnhout |
Government | |
• Mayor | Seppe Bouquillon (CD&V) |
• Governing party/ies | CD&V, sp.a, Groen |
Area | |
• Total | 23.12 km2 (8.93 sq mi) |
Population (2020-01-01)[1] | |
• Total | 12,560 |
• Density | 540/km2 (1,400/sq mi) |
Postal codes | 2250 |
NIS code | 13029 |
Area codes | 014, 04 |
Website | www.olen.be |
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In 2021, Olen had a total population of 12,600.[2] The total area is 23.10 km2.