Wellen facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Wellen
|
|||
|---|---|---|---|
 |
|||
|
|||
 Wellen
Location in Belgium
|
|||
| Country | Belgium | ||
| Community | Flemish Community | ||
| Region | Flemish Region | ||
| Province | Limburg | ||
| Arrondissement | Tongeren | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 26.72 km2 (10.32 sq mi) | ||
| Population
(2018-01-01)Lua error in Module:Wd at line 1575: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).
|
|||
| • Total | Lua error in Module:Wd at line 1,575: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value). | ||
| Postal codes |
3830-3832
|
||
| Area codes | 012, 011 | ||
| Website | www.wellen.be | ||
Wellen (Dutch pronunciation: ['ʋɛlə(n)]; Limburgish: Wille) is a small town, also called a municipality, in Belgium. It is located in the Limburg province. On January 1, 2018, about 7,402 people lived in Wellen.
The total area of Wellen is 26.72 square kilometers. This means that about 266 people live in each square kilometer. The municipality includes several smaller areas. These are Wellen, Berlingen, Herten, and Ulbeek. There are also smaller villages and areas like Bos, Beurs, Kukkelberg, and Russelt.
Contents
A Look at Wellen
Wellen is a charming place in the Belgian province of Limburg. It is known for its quiet, green surroundings. The town offers a peaceful environment for its residents.
What Makes Wellen Special?
Wellen is a great example of a typical Belgian town. It has a mix of history and modern life. The local government works to keep the town a nice place to live.
How Wellen is Governed
The town of Wellen is led by a mayor. The current mayor is Els Robeyns from the Vooruit political party. The town council is made up of members from different political groups. These groups work together to make decisions for Wellen.
History of Wellen
People have lived in the Wellen area for a very long time. Scientists have found old objects that show people lived here during the Frankish Empire. This was a powerful kingdom that existed from the 5th to the 7th century.
The Land and Its Name
The soil near the Herk river was very good for farming. This was because the river left behind rich dirt. The name "Wellen" itself first appeared in writings in the late 1100s.
The name "Wellen" comes from an old Dutch word, "wellene". This word means "source" or "pit". Another idea is that it comes from a Latin phrase, terra Villina. This means "agricultural holding" or a farm area.
Wellen and the Abbey
For many years, Wellen was connected to the Munsterbilzen Abbey. An abbey is a type of monastery. This abbey was founded around the year 670. This connection shows how important the abbey was to the area's history.
See also
In Spanish: Wellen (Bélgica) para niños
