Hamont-Achel facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Hamont-Achel
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| Country | Belgium | ||
| Region | Flemish Region | ||
| Community | Flemish Community | ||
| Province | Limburg | ||
| Arrondissement | Maaseik | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 43.66 km2 (16.86 sq mi) | ||
| Population
(January 2010)
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| • Total | 14,094 | ||
| • Density | 322.81/km2 (836.08/sq mi) | ||
| Postal codes |
3930
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| Area codes | 011 | ||
Hamont-Achel is a cool city and municipality in Belgium. It is located in the Limburg province. The city was formed in 1977. This happened when the city of Hamont joined with the village of Achel.
As of January 1, 2020, about 14,294 people live in Hamont-Achel. The total area is 43.66 square kilometers. This means there are around 315 people living in each square kilometer. Hamont-Achel is famous for the Trappist Abbey of Achel. Part of this abbey is a special brewery called Brouwerij de Achelse Kluis. It is one of only 11 Trappist breweries in the world! Did you know that professional tennis player Elise Mertens lives in Hamont-Achel?
People and Languages
The people of Hamont-Achel speak Dutch. They often speak it with a special accent from Limburg. This accent is not the same as the Limburgish language itself.
Local Dialects
Limburgish is a group of special dialects. These are spoken in the Belgian and Dutch provinces of Limburg. The way people speak in Hamont-Achel is one of many different types of Limburgish. These dialects are known for their unique tonal sounds.
A Historic Explosion
On November 18, 1918, a very serious event happened in Hamont-Achel. Two German trains carrying supplies caught fire and exploded. This explosion was huge. It destroyed not only these trains but also three German ambulance trains. Most of the town was also badly damaged. More than 1,000 people lost their lives in this terrible accident.
Ancient Burial Mounds
In an area called Haarterheide, you can find an ancient Tumulus. A tumulus is a large mound of earth and stones. It was built a very long time ago as a burial place. This specific tumulus dates back to between 2000 and 1000 BC. It gives us a peek into the ancient history of the area.
See also
In Spanish: Hamont-Achel para niños
