Nieuwerkerken is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Limburg near Hasselt. On January 1, 2006, Nieuwerkerken had a total population of 6,606. The total area is 22.46 km² which gives a population density of 294 inhabitants per km². It consists of 4 villages: Binderveld, Wijer, Kozen and Nieuwerkerken. The current mayor is Dries Deferm (CD&V - Christian Democrats).

Nieuwerkerken
Municipality
Flag Coat of arms
Nieuwerkerken Location in Belgium Location of Nieuwerkerken in Limburg
Coordinates: 50°52′N 05°12′E
Country	Belgium
Community	Flemish Community
Region	Flemish Region
Province	Limburg
Arrondissement	Hasselt
Government
• Mayor	Dries Deferm(CD&V)
• Governing party/ies	CD&V, VLD
Area
• Total	22.46 km2 (8.67 sq mi)
Population  (2018-01-01)[1]
• Total	6,960
• Density	310/km2 (800/sq mi)
Postal codes	3850
Area codes	011
Website	www.nieuwerkerken.be

The municipality consists of the following sub-municipalities: Binderveld, Kozen, Nieuwerkerken proper, and Wijer.

The village of Wijer was the location for the first series of the television show De Werf (VTM).

Attractions

Main monuments:[2]

• St Peter's Church (1910)
• Castle (farm) of Nieuwerkerken (1648)
• Castle Schelfstad Heath (18th century)
• Heath Schelfstad Mining (18th century)

References

External links

• Media related to Nieuwerkerken at Wikimedia Commons
• Official website - Only available in Dutch

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