Balen facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Balen
Municipality
Houses in Balen
Flag Coat of arms
Balen Location in Belgium
Country	Belgium
Community	Flemish Community
Region	Flemish Region
Province	Antwerp
Arrondissement	Turnhout
Area
• Total	72.88 km2 (28.14 sq mi)
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Postal codes	2490, 2491
Area codes	014, 011
Website	www.balen.be

Balen is a town in Belgium. It is located in the Antwerp province. This area is in the northern part of Belgium.

Balen is not just one town. It also includes the smaller town of Olmen. In 2021, about 22,853 people lived in Balen. The total area of Balen is about 72.88 square kilometers.

Famous People from Balen

Balen is home to some well-known individuals.

Tom Boonen: Cycling Champion

Tom Boonen is a famous cyclist. He was born in Balen. In 2005, he became the World Cycling Champion. This is a very important title in professional cycling.

Jef Geys: Creative Artist

Jef Geys was an artist known around the world. He taught art in Balen for many years. From 1960 to 1989, he taught at a children's school. He focused on something called "Positive Aesthetics." This means finding beauty and good things in everyday life.

Balen Photo Gallery

Here are some pictures of Balen. They show different parts of the town.

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  Balen, church

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  Library

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  Balen railway station

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  Water mill Hoolstmolen

See also

In Spanish: Balen (Bélgica) para niños