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Tienen

Tienen in the Province of Flemish Brabant

Geography

Country

Community

Region

Province

Arrondissement

Coordinates

50°48′N 04°56′E / 50.8, 4.933Coordinates: 50°48′N 04°56′E / 50.8, 4.933

Area

71.77 km²

Population (Source: NIS)

Population
– Males
– Females
- Density

31,835 (January 1, 2006)
48.41%
51.59%
444 inhab./km²

Age distribution
0–19 years
20–64 years
65+ years

(01/01/2006)
19.28%
60.25%
20.46%

Foreigners

2.27% (01/07/2005)

Economy

Unemployment rate

8.98% (January 1, 2006)

Mean annual income

14,208 €/pers. (2003)

Government

Mayor

Marcel Logist (SP.A)

Governing parties

SP.A, CD&V

Other information

Postal codes

3300

Area codes

016

Web address

www.tienen.be

Tienen (French: Tirlemont) is a city and municipality in the province of Flemish Brabant, in Flanders, one of the three regions of Belgium. The municipality comprises the city of Tienen proper and the towns of Bost, Goetsenhoven, Hakendover, Kumtich, Oorbeek, Oplinter, Sint-Margriete-Houtem and Vissenaken. On January 1, 2006 Tienen had a total population of 31,835. The total area is 71.77 km² which gives a population density of 444 inhabitants per km².

Tienen is known in Belgium as the center of sugar production. The huge sugar beet processing factory, Tiense Suikerraffinaderij - Raffinerie Tirlemontoise, is located at the eastern edge of the town.

Tienen is also well known for its summer rock festival Suikerrock.