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Tongeren
Tongeren (French Tongres, German Tongern) is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Limburg near Hasselt. On January 1st, 2004 Tongeren had a total population of 29,531 (14,470 males and 15,061 females). The total area is 87.56 km² which gives a population density of 337.26 inhabitants per km². Tongeren is the oldest town in Belgium. Known as Atuatuca Tungrorum to the Romans, it was the administrative centre of the district Tungri under their rule.
External links
- Official website - Only available in Dutch
Last updated: 10-18-2005 06:18:35
10-26-2009 08:16:03
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