Lummen is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Limburg near Hasselt. On January 1, 2006, Lummen had a total population of 13,691. The total area is 53.38 km2 which gives a population density of 256 inhabitants per km2.
Etymology
The first mention of Lummen dates back to 1200, as Lumm. This originates from the Germanic word lom, which means moist. ==Geography==
Geography
Lummen is situated at the intersection of various regions: geographically, Lummen exhibits characteristics of the Hageland, Haspengouw, and primarily the Kempen. Throughout the municipality of Lummen, flow the rivers Demer, Mangelbeek, and Zwarte Beek. ==Notable people==