Haacht

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Location in Belgium
Location of Haacht in Flemish Brabant
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Coordinates: 50°59′N04°38′E / 50.983°N 4.633°E / 50.983; 4.633
CountryFlag of Belgium (civil).svg  Belgium
Community Flemish Community
Region Flemish Region
Province Flemish Brabant
Arrondissement Leuven
Government
  MayorSteven Swiggers (OpenVLD)
  Governing party/ies OpenVld, Vooruit, CD&V
Area
  Total30.74 km2 (11.87 sq mi)
Population
 (2018-01-01) [1]
  Total14,470
  Density470/km2 (1,200/sq mi)
Postal codes
3150
NIS code
24033
Area codes 016, 015
Website www.haacht.be

Haacht (Dutch pronunciation: [ɦaːxt] ) is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Flemish Brabant. The municipality comprises the towns of Haacht proper, Kelfs, Tildonk, Wakkerzeel and Wespelaar.

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In 2023, Haacht had a total population of 15,465. It is reported to have a population density of 505 inhabitants per km2.

Attractions

Special attractions in Haacht are:

Municipal government

Haacht has a city council of 23 members.

Transport

Haacht has three railway stops: Haacht, Wespelaar-Tildonk and Hambos.

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