Aartselaar

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Municipal flag Aartselaar
 
Location on map of Belgium
Coat of arms Location of Aartselaar in the province of Antwerp
Geography
Country Belgium
Region Flag of Flanders Flemish Region
Community Flag of Flanders Flemish Community
Province Flag of Antwerp (province) Antwerp
Arrondissement Antwerp
Coordinates 51°08′N 04°23′E / 51.133, 4.383Coordinates: 51°08′N 04°23′E / 51.133, 4.383
Area 10.93 km²
Population (Source: NIS)
Population
– Males
– Females
- Density
14,375 (January 1, 2006)
49.32%
50.68%
1316 inhab./km²
Foreigners 2.27% (01/07/2005)
Economy
Unemployment rate 4.74% (January 1, 2006)
Mean annual income 17,468 €/pers. (2003)
Government
Mayor Marc van den Abeelen (VLD)
Governing parties VLD-NAP-independent
Other information
Postal codes 2630
Area codes 03
Web address www.aartselaar.be

Aartselaar (old spelling: Aertselaer) is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Antwerp. The municipality only comprises the town of Aartselaar proper. On January 1, 2006 Aartselaar had a total population of 14,375. The total area is 10.93 km² which gives a population density of 1,316 inhabitants per km². The municipality of Aartselaar is located in the southern outskirts of Antwerp. It is known for its 1801 wind mill (Heimolen) as well as the cycling race called Memorial Rik Van Steenbergen.

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