Lanaken, Flanders

Belgium

City50.8932° N, 5.6468° E

Lanaken, in Flanders, Belgium, is a city. Its population is 24,771.

Population24,771

ProvinceFlanders

Coordinates50.8932° N, 5.6468° E

CountryBelgium

Rank in Belgium#105 of 12,669

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About Lanaken

The geographic coordinates of Lanaken are 50.89° N, 5.65° E, placing it in the Northern Hemisphere. Administratively, it falls within Flanders, Belgium.

Out of 12,669 localities in Belgium, Lanaken ranks #105 with 24,771 inhabitants.

Cities in Flanders

Within the Flanders region of Belgium, Lanaken stands alongside cities like Antwerpen, Gent, Brugge. Lanaken has 24,771 inhabitants.

Antwerpen529,247 Gent265,086 Brugge118,509 Leuven101,032 Deurne78,747 Hasselt77,651 Aalst77,534 Mechelen77,530 Kortrijk73,879 Ostend69,011

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Lanaken?

Lanaken has a population of 24,771. It ranks #105 in Belgium by population.

What province or state is Lanaken in?

Lanaken is located in Flanders, Belgium.

Where is Lanaken located?

Lanaken is located at coordinates 50.89° N, 5.65° E in Flanders, Belgium.

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