Landen (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈlɑndə(n)] ) is a city and municipality located in the Belgian province of Flemish Brabant. The municipality comprises the city of Landen proper and the villages of Attenhoven, Eliksem, Ezemaal, Laar, Neerlanden, Neerwinden, Overwinden, Rumsdorp, Waasmont, Walsbets, Walshoutem, Wange and Wezeren. On January 1, 2006, Landen had a total population of 14,682. The total area is 54.05 km² which gives a population density of 272 inhabitants per km².
Landen | |
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City and municipality | |
 Parish church St. Gertrude in the city center | |
 Flag  Coat of arms | |
Location of Landen  | |
  Landen Location in Belgium
Location of Landen in Flemish Brabant  | |
| Coordinates: 50°45′N 05°05′E / 50.750°N 5.083°E | |
| Country |  Belgium |
| Community | Flemish Community |
| Region | Flemish Region |
| Province | Flemish Brabant |
| Arrondissement | Leuven |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Gino Debroux (L'anders) |
| • Governing party/ies | CD&V & L'anders |
| Area | |
• Total | 53.3 km2 (20.6 sq mi) |
| Population (2018-01-01)[1] | |
• Total | 15,961 |
| • Density | 300/km2 (780/sq mi) |
| Postal codes | 3400, 3401, 3404 |
| NIS code | 24059 |
| Area codes | 011, 016, 019 |
| Website | www.landen.be |
History
editLanden is the birthplace of Pippin of Landen.
On the territory of the municipality two great battles were fought. The first was fought in 1693, during the Nine Years' War between the Anglo-Allied army under William III of England and the French under the Duke of Luxembourg, ending in a French victory. The second Battle of Neerwinden took place during the French Revolutionary Wars between the Austrians under Prince Josias of Coburg and the French under General Dumouriez and ended in an Austrian victory (these battles are commonly referred to as the Battles of Neerwinden). Within the municipal boundaries, one can find multiple Roman tombs.
Transport
editThe town is served by Landen railway station.
References
edit- ^ "Wettelijke Bevolking per gemeente op 1 januari 2018". Statbel. Retrieved 9 March 2019.
External links
editMedia related to Landen at Wikimedia Commons
- (in Dutch) Official website