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Meeuwen-Gruitrode Miëve-Roj (Limburgs) |
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| Location in Belgium | |||
| Coordinates: 51°06′N 05°31′E / 51.100°N 5.517°ECoordinates: 51°06′N 05°31′E / 51.100°N 5.517°E | |||
| Country | Belgium | ||
| Community | Flemish Community | ||
| Region | Flemish Region | ||
| Province | Limburg | ||
| Arrondissement | Maaseik | ||
| Government | |||
| • Mayor | Lode Ceyssens (CD&V) | ||
| • Governing party/ies | CD&V | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 91.26 km2 (35.24 sq mi) | ||
| Population (1 January 2016) | |||
| • Total | 13,082 | ||
| • Density | 140/km2 (370/sq mi) | ||
| Postal codes | 3670 | ||
| Area codes | 011, 089 | ||
| Website | www.meeuwen-gruitrode.be | ||
Meeuwen-Gruitrode (Limburgs: Miëve-Roj) is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Limburg. On January 1, 2006, Meeuwen-Gruitrode had a total population of 12,583. The total area is 91.26 km² which gives a population density of 138 inhabitants per km².
The municipality consists of the following sub-municipalities: Meeuwen, Gruitrode, Ellikom, Neerglabbeek, and Wijshagen. It also includes the hamlets of Muisven, Ophoven, Zoetebeek, Koestraat, and Plokrooi.