Heffen

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Heffen is a village and deelgemeente in the municipality of Mechelen in the Belgian province of Antwerp.

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Geography

Heffen occupies 6,95 km² and houses 2122 residents (1 january 2007). The village is located to the north-west of Mechelen at the river Zenne. Heffen was added to the municipality of Mechelen in 1976.

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Demographics

Evolution of the population

19th century

Year180618161830184618561866187618801890
Population81580092095293390296910141109
Comment: result of census at 31/12

20th century to 1976 municipal reform

Year19001910192019301947196119701976
Population10951224130313411482161517021669
Comment: results of census at 31/12 up until 1970 + 31/12/1976

Recent census results

Absolute numbersPercentage
Year199720012004199720012004
Total1930202121102,562,672,74
Youth (<25j)65765367434,0432,3131,94

Famous residents

Coordinates: 51°02′N04°25′E / 51.033°N 4.417°E / 51.033; 4.417

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