Balen () is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Antwerp. The municipality comprises the towns of Balen proper and Olmen. In 2021, Balen had a population of 22,853. The total area of Balen is 72.88 km<sup>2</sup>.

Famous Inhabitant

  • Tom Boonen, World Cycling Champion in 2005.
  • Jef Geys, internationally known artist, taught Positive Aesthetics at a children's school in Balen between 1960 and 1989.

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Image:Balen, kerk foto2 2009-08-31 13.38.JPG|Balen, church

File:Openbare bibliotheek Balen.jpg|Library

File:Station Balen - 335263 - onroerenderfgoed.jpg|Balen railway station

File:Hoolstmolen (2).jpg|Water mill Hoolstmolen

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Climate

References

  • Official website - Information available in Dutch and some information available in English