Zonhoven
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| Geography | ||
| Country |  Belgium |
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| Region |  Flemish Region |
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| Community | Flemish Community |
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| Province |  Limburg |
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| Arrondissement | Hasselt | |
| Coordinates | Coordinates: | |
| Area | 39.34 km² | |
| Population (Source: NIS) | ||
| Population – Males – Females - Density |
19,901 (January 1, 2006) 50.10% 49.90% 506 inhab./km² |
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| Age distribution 0–19 years 20–64 years 65+ years |
(01/01/2006) 22,86% 63,06% 14,08% |
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| Unemployment rate | 8.87% (January 1, 2006) | |
| Mean annual income | 13,025 €/pers. (2003) | |
| Government | ||
| Mayor | Johnny Deraeve (VLD) | |
| Governing parties | VLD - CD&V | |
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| Postal codes | 3520 | |
| Area codes | 011 - 089 | |
| Web address | www.zonhoven.be | |
Zonhoven is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Limburg near Hasselt. On January 1, 2007 Zonhoven had a total population of 20,060. The total area is 39.34 km² which gives a population density of 506 inhabitants per km².
[edit] History
On November 18, 1833 the Treaty of Zonhoven was signed in the house named De Franse Kroon between representatives of Holland and Belgium to establish special regulations over the use of the Meuse River by the signatories.
[edit] Notable persons born in Zonhoven
- Jos Vandeloo (b. Zonhoven, 5 September 1925), writer
[edit] External links
- Official website - Available only in Dutch
- Newssite - Available only in Dutch
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