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Coordinates: 50°41′N06°00′E / 50.683°N 6.000°E Coordinates: 50°41′N06°00′E / 50.683°N 6.000°E | |
Country | Belgium |
Community | ![]() |
Region | ![]() |
Province | Liège |
Arrondissement | Verviers |
Government | |
• Mayor | Patrick Thevissen (PFF, Energie) |
• Governing party/ies | Energie, Ecolo |
Area | |
• Total | 28.73 km2 (11.09 sq mi) |
Population (2018-01-01) [1] | |
• Total | 5,695 |
• Density | 200/km2 (510/sq mi) |
Postal codes | 4710-4711 |
Area codes | 087 |
Website | www.lontzen.be |
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