Zoutleeuw
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| Geography | ||
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| Arrondissement | Leuven | |
| Coordinates | Coordinates: | |
| Area | 46.73 km² | |
| Population (Source: NIS) | ||
| Population – Males – Females - Density |
7,947 (January 1, 2006) 48.91% 51.09% 170 inhab./km² |
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| Economy | ||
| Unemployment rate | 7.15% (January 1, 2006) | |
| Mean annual income | 13,223 €/pers. (2003) | |
| Government | ||
| Mayor | Rik Dehairs (CD&V) | |
| Governing parties | CD&V, sp.a | |
| Other information | ||
| Postal codes | 3440 | |
| Area codes | 011 | |
| Web address | www.zoutleeuw.be | |
Zoutleeuw (French: Léau) is a municipality and town in the Belgian province of Flemish Brabant. On 1 January 2006 the municipality had 7,947 inhabitants. The total area is 46.73 km², giving a population density of 170 inhabitants per km².
The name Leeuw means "hill", to which Zout ("salt") was added from the 16th century in recognition of the town's right to levy a salt tax.
St Leonard's Church in Zoutleeuw
[edit] Other centres
As well as Zoutleeuw proper, the municipality also comprises the villages of
- Budingen
- Dormaal
- Halle-Booienhoven
- Helen-Bos
[edit] External links
- Official website (in Dutch)
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