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Nieuwerkerken (Municipality, Province of Limburg, Belgium) |
 | | The municipality of Nieuwerkerken (6,531 inhabitants on 1 July 2004; 2,246 ha) is located near Hasselt, in the heart of the region of Haspengouw. |
 | | Nieuwerkerken was mentioned in 1139 as Nova Ecclesia, the New Church. |
 | | The yellow and red stripes are taken from the coat of arms of the County of Loon, whereas the crozier represents Saint-Lambert's chapter in Liège. |
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