Balen

Balen is a municipality in the Belgian province of Antwerp.

Balen
Municipality
The church of Balen
Flag Coat of arms
Balen Location in Belgium Location of Balen in the province of Antwerp
Coordinates: 51°10′N 05°09′E
Country	Belgium
Community	Flemish Community
Region	Flemish Region
Province	Antwerp
Arrondissement	Turnhout
Government
• Mayor	Johan Leysen (CD&V)
• Governing party/ies	CD&V, SP.A
Area
• Total	72.99 km2 (28.18 sq mi)
Population  (2018-01-01)[1]
• Total	22,426
• Density	310/km2 (800/sq mi)
Postal codes	2490, 2491
Area codes	014, 011
Website	www.balen.be

In 2007, 20379 people lived there.^[2]

It is at 51° 10 North, 05° 10 East.^[3]