Dilsen-Stokkem (; li, Dilse-Stokkem; french: Dilsen-Stockem) is a
city
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and
municipality
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located in the
Belgian province of
Limburg. On January 1, 2018, Dilsen-Stokkem had a total population of 20,454. The total area is 65.61 km² which gives a
population density
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of 312 inhabitants per km².
The municipality consists of the following
sub-municipalities: Dilsen, Elen, Lanklaar, Rotem, and Stokkem.
Notable people of Dilsen-Stokkem
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Luca Brecel
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(born 8 March 1995), professional
snooker
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player
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Sonja Doumen
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(
Miss Belgium 1968)
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Jacky Mathijssen (born 20 July 1963),
football
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player and manager
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Jos Vaessen Jos Vaessen (born 21 March 1944) was president of the football team KRC Genk from 2001 until 2006 and founder of the company Vasco.
References
1944 births
Living people
K.R.C. Genk managers
People from Dilsen-Stokkem
Belgian football mana ...
(born 21 March 1944)
References
External links
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Official website
Municipalities of Limburg (Belgium)
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