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Baelen
Bailou (Walloon)
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 Baelen
Location in Belgium
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| Country | Belgium | ||
| Community | French Community | ||
| Region | Wallonia | ||
| Province | Liège | ||
| Arrondissement | Verviers | ||
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| • Total | 85.73 km2 (33.10 sq mi) | ||
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| Postal codes |
4837
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| Area codes | 087 | ||
| Website | www.baelen.be | ||
Baelen (pronounced "bah-len") is a small town in Belgium. It is located in a region called Wallonia. This area is known for speaking French. Baelen is part of the province of Liège.
As of January 1, 2006, about 4,060 people lived in Baelen. The town covers an area of 85.73 square kilometers. This means there are about 47 people living in each square kilometer. This number is called the population density.
The municipality of Baelen is made up of two main parts, or districts. These districts are Baelen itself and a nearby area called Membach.
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About Baelen
Baelen is a municipality, which is like a local government area. It is located in the eastern part of Belgium. This country is in Western Europe. Baelen is known for its quiet, green surroundings.
Location and Size
Baelen is found in the province of Liège. This province is in the Wallonia region of Belgium. The town is close to the city of Verviers. It is also not far from the borders with Germany and the Netherlands.
The total land area of Baelen is about 85.73 square kilometers. This makes it a moderately sized municipality. The number of people living there is relatively small. This means there is plenty of open space.
How Baelen is Governed
Like other municipalities in Belgium, Baelen has its own local government. This government helps manage the town's services. These services include things like roads, schools, and local events. The mayor of Baelen is Maurice Fyon. He is a member of the Socialist Party. The main political group in charge is called Action citoyenne Baelen-Membach (ACBM).
Famous People from Baelen
Some interesting people have connections to Baelen. They were either born there or lived there.
Jean Arnolds
Jean Arnolds was born in Baelen in 1904. He was a priest. During World War II, he was part of the Belgian Resistance. This group secretly fought against the occupation of Belgium. They worked to help their country stay free. Jean Arnolds sadly died in 1944 during the war.
Sunday Oliseh
Sunday Oliseh is a well-known former footballer. He also worked as a coach. He is originally from Nigeria. Sunday Oliseh has lived in Baelen. He is famous for his career in professional football.
