Maasmechelen

Maasmechelen is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Limburg. On January 1st, 2004 Maasmechelen had a total population of 36,032 (17,920 males and 18,112 females). The total area is 76.28 km² which gives a population density of 472.37 inhabitants per km².

Cultural events

One of the annual cultural events is the carnival-parade. People with masks are entertaining the visitors. Carnival occurs on November 11.

Sports

The region has produced quite a few sports personalities:

• Patrick Stevens from Maasmechelen is an athlete (running on 100 and 200 meters);
• Heidi Rakels from Maasmechelen is a famous Belgian judoka;
• Stefan Everts from Neeroeteren has been several times the world motocross champion;
• Kim Clijsters has been ranked number one in the WTA classement (tennis).

Maasmechelen hosts the football club named K. Patro Maasmechelen.

External links

• Official website – Only available in Dutch