Borgloon

Borgloon (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈbɔr(ə)xˌloːn] ^ⓘ; French: Looz, French pronunciation: [lo]; Limburgish: Loeën) is a former municipality and city^[2] located in the Belgian province of Limburg. On January 1, 2006, Borgloon had a total population of 10,697. The total area is 51.12 km² (19.74 sq mi) which gives a population density of 209 inhabitants per square kilometre (540 inhabitants/mi²). Borgloon gave its name to the former county of Loon and was its capital until 1200.

CountryBelgium

Postal codes

3840

NIS code

73009

Websitewww.borgloon.be

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Borgloon Looz (French)
City and municipality
Borgloon city hall
Flag Coat of arms
Location of Borgloon in Limburg
Interactive map of Borgloon
Borgloon Location in Belgium
Coordinates: 50°48′N 05°20′E
Country	Belgium
Community	Flemish Community
Region	Flemish Region
Province	Limburg
Arrondissement	Tongeren
Government
• Mayor	Jo Feytons (Open Vld-Stroop)
• Governing parties	OpenVLD-Stroop, Vooruit
Population  (2018-01-01)[1]
• Total	10,697
Postal codes	3840
NIS code	73009
Area codes	012
Website	www.borgloon.be

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The municipality includes the following 13 sub-municipalities: Bommershoven, Borgloon proper, Broekom, Gors-Opleeuw, Gotem, Groot-Loon, Hendrieken, Hoepertingen, Jesseren, Kerniel, Kuttekoven, Rijkel, and Voort.