Landen

Landen
—  Municipality of Belgium  —

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Landen is located in Belgium
Landen
Location in Belgium
Coordinates: 50°45′N 05°05′E / 50.750°N 5.083°E / 50.750; 5.083
Country Belgium
Region Flemish Region
Community Flemish Community
Province Flemish Brabant
Arrondissement Leuven
Government
 • Mayor Chris Colsoul (CD&V)
 • Governing party/ies CD&V & SP.A
Area
 • Total 54.05 km2 (20.87 sq mi)
Population (1 January 2011)[1]
 • Total 15,441
 • Density Bad rounding here290/km2 (Bad rounding here740/sq mi)
Demographics
 • Foreigners 1,46% (/)
Postal codes 3400
Area codes 011 - 016 - 019
Website www.landen.be

Landen is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Flemish Brabant. The municipality comprises the city of Landen proper and the towns of Attenhoven, Eliksem, Ezemaal, Laar, Neerlanden, Neerwinden, Overwinden, Rumsdorp, Waasmont, Walsbets, Walshoutem, Wange and Wezeren. On January 1, 2006 Landen had a total population of 14,682. The total area is 54.05 km² which gives a population density of 272 inhabitants per km².

It is the birthplace of Pippin of Landen.

Last modified on 22 February 2013, at 18:53