Overpelt

Overpelt
Municipality
Flag Coat of arms
Overpelt Location in Belgium
Location of Overpelt in Limburg
Coordinates: 51°13′N 05°25′E / 51.217°N 5.417°E / 51.217; 5.417Coordinates: 51°13′N 05°25′E / 51.217°N 5.417°E / 51.217; 5.417
Country	Belgium
Community	Flemish Community
Region	Flemish Region
Province	Limburg
Arrondissement	Maaseik
Government
• Mayor	Jaak Fransen (CD&V)
• Governing party/ies	CD&V, sp.a
Area
• Total	40.85 km2 (15.77 sq mi)
Population (1 January 2016)
• Total	14,951
• Density	370/km2 (950/sq mi)
Postal codes	3900
Area codes	011
Website	www.overpelt.be

Overpelt is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Limburg. On January 1, 2006, Overpelt had a total population of 13,435. The total area is 40.85 km² which gives a population density of 329 inhabitants per km².

The municipality consists of the following population centres: centre, Holheide, Overpelt-Fabriek, and Lindelhoeven.

Three hospitals are in Overpelt. In 2005, the St. Mary hospital opened as a merger of hospitals in Lommel and Neerpelt. In addition there is the MS-clinic and a center for disabled, Sainte-Ode.

The current mayor is Jaak Fransen.