Meeuwen-Gruitrode
Meeuwen-Gruitrode (Dutch pronunciation: [ˌmeːu̯ə(ŋ)ˈɣrœy̯tˌroːdə]; Limburgish: Miëve-Roj, [ˈmiəvəˈʀɔj]) is a former municipality located in the Belgian province of Limburg. In 2021, Meeuwen-Gruitrode had a total population of 13,117. The total area is 91.31 km².
Meeuwen-Gruitrode
Miëve-Roy | |
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Village | |
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Meeuwen-Gruitrode Location in Belgium | |
Coordinates: 51°06′N 05°31′E | |
Country | Belgium |
Region | Flemish Region |
Province | Limburg |
Municipality | Oudsbergen |
Area | |
• Total | 91.31 km2 (35.25 sq mi) |
Population (2021)[1] | |
• Total | 13,117 |
• Density | 140/km2 (370/sq mi) |
Time zone | CET |
Website | www.meeuwen-gruitrode.be |
The municipality consisted of the following sub-municipalities: Meeuwen, Gruitrode, Ellikom, Neerglabbeek, and Wijshagen. It also includes the hamlets of Muisven, Ophoven, Zoetebeek, Koestraat, and Plokrooi.
Effective 1 January 2019, Opglabbeek and Meeuwen-Gruitrode were merged into the new municipality of Oudsbergen.
References
- "Bevolking per statistische sector - Sector 72040". Statistics Belgium. Retrieved 12 May 2022.
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