Hoeselt facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Hoeselt
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 Hoeselt
Location in Belgium
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| Country | Belgium | ||
| Community | Flemish Community | ||
| Region | Flemish Region | ||
| Province | Limburg | ||
| Arrondissement | Tongeren | ||
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| • Total | 30.02 km2 (11.59 sq mi) | ||
| Population
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| Postal codes |
3730
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| Area codes | 089 | ||
| Website | www.hoeselt.be | ||
Hoeselt is a small town, also called a municipality, located in the country of Belgium. It is part of the Limburg province in Belgium. As of January 1, 2018, about 9,685 people lived in Hoeselt.
The total area of Hoeselt is 30.02 square kilometers. This means that about 323 people live in each square kilometer.
Discover Hoeselt
Hoeselt is a charming place with a rich past. It is known for its fertile land and historical connections.
A Look Back in Time
Hoeselt has a long and interesting history. It is located close to Tongeren, a very old city with Roman roots. Because of this, many signs of the ancient Roman Empire have been found in Hoeselt's rich soil.
In 1066, the village of Hoeselt came under the care of a place called Hoei. Back then, it was known as Housle. This name came from the words hus and lo, which meant "house by the forest." The forests around Hoeselt were later cleared for farming in the 12th and 13th centuries.
Later, Hoeselt became part of the Frankish Kingdom. After that, its land came under the rule of the Bishop of Liège.
The old center of Hoeselt has a special triangular shape. It also has a motheuvel, which is a motte hill. Both of these features show the influence of its Frankish past. A motte hill was a raised earth mound where a castle or tower was built for defense.
Hoeselt Today
Today, Hoeselt is a modern municipality. It is led by a mayor, Werner Raskin. The local government is formed by a group of political parties working together.
See also
In Spanish: Hoeselt para niños
