Meeuwen-Gruitrode Miëve-Roj (Limburgs) |
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Location in Belgium | |||
Coordinates: 51°06′N 05°31′E / 51.100°N 5.517°ECoordinates: 51°06′N 05°31′E / 51.100°N 5.517°E | |||
Country | Belgium | ||
Community | Flemish Community | ||
Region | Flemish Region | ||
Province | Limburg | ||
Arrondissement | Maaseik | ||
Government | |||
• Mayor | Lode Ceyssens (CD&V) | ||
• Governing party/ies | CD&V | ||
Area | |||
• Total | 91.26 km2 (35.24 sq mi) | ||
Population (1 January 2016) | |||
• Total | 13,082 | ||
• Density | 140/km2 (370/sq mi) | ||
Postal codes | 3670 | ||
Area codes | 011, 089 | ||
Website | www.meeuwen-gruitrode.be |
Meeuwen-Gruitrode (Limburgs: Miëve-Roj) is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Limburg. On January 1, 2006, Meeuwen-Gruitrode had a total population of 12,583. The total area is 91.26 km² which gives a population density of 138 inhabitants per km².
The municipality consists of the following sub-municipalities: Meeuwen, Gruitrode, Ellikom, Neerglabbeek, and Wijshagen. It also includes the hamlets of Muisven, Ophoven, Zoetebeek, Koestraat, and Plokrooi.