Ham () is a former municipality located in the Belgian province of Limburg. On January 1, 2006, Ham had a total population of 9,705. The total area is which gives a population density of 297 inhabitants per km<sup>2</sup> (746/sq mi).

Demographics

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! Year !! Population !! Male population !! Female population !! Density

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| 2002 || 9,387 || 4,703 || 4,684 || 284.71/km<sup>2</sup> (722/sq mi)

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In August, 2008 the population of Ham exceeded 10,000 inhabitants.

Fusion

The municipality of Ham was created January 1977 by the fusion of the municipalities of Oostham and Kwaadmechelen.

References

  • - Only available in Dutch