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Lommel is a municipality and city in the Belgian province of Limburg. Lying in the Kempen, it has about 34,000 inhabitants and is part of the arrondissement of Maaseik.

Language
The dialect of Lommel is, despite its location in Limburg, part of the East Brabantian, not the Limburgish dialects, reflecting the particular history of the city. == Etymology ==
Etymology
The name comes from Loemelo. Loem means moist, swampy and Lo is forest or woodland. == Demographic development ==
Demographic development
All historical data relating to the current municipality, including towns such as arose after the merger of January 1, 1977. == Politics ==
Politics
Structure The city of Lommel is located in the arrondissement of Maaseik and the Limburg parliamentary constituency (which coincides with the province of Limburg). List of mayors of Lommel • 1808 – 1813: Joannes Aerts, Catholic • 1813 – 1847: William Karel Koek Court, Catholic • 1847 – 1857: Jan Daels, Catholic • 1857 – 1861: Jan Van Leemput, Catholic • 1861 – 1863: Henry Alen, Catholic • 1863 – 1872: Peter Slegers, Catholic • 1872 – 1879: Peter Stevens, Catholic • 1879 – 1885: Jan Alen, Catholic • 1885 – 1890: Jan Vanden Boer, Catholic • 1891 – 1904: Peter Senders, Catholic • 1904 – 1921: François Van Ham, Catholic • 1921 – 1923: John Bouly, Catholic • 1924 – 1927: Peter Joosten, Catholic • 1927 – 1941: Joseph Tournier, liberal Catholics • 1941 – 1944: Peter Luykx, Flemish nationalist • 1944 – 1945: Joseph Tournier, liberal Catholics • 1945 – 1958: Henri Van Reempts, Catholic • 1959 – 1979: René Verhoeven, Catholic • 1979 – 1988: Staff Matthijs, Catholic • 1989 – 2006: Louis Vanvelthoven, socialist • 2007 – 2018: Peter Vanvelthoven, socialist • 2019–present: Bob Nijs, Catholic Results municipal elections since 1976 seats formed coalition '' 'bold' '' printed == Sporting events ==
Sporting events
Since 2017 the European Open a Snooker ranking tournament of the World Snooker Tour took place in Lommel. Lommel is home to the Belgian Motocross Grand Prix, part of the Motocross World Championship. The track at Lommel is among the most famous in the motocross world and is known for its deep and unforgiving sand surface. Notable motocross racers such as Jeffrey Herlings and Ryan Villopoto have said that Lommel is the most physically demanding motocross track to ride in the world, and many top European motocross riders live in or around the city to hone their skills at the track. == Notable people ==
Notable people
Kevin Hulsmans, road bicycle racer • Peter Luykx, federal representative • Peter Maes, former footballer, coach of Sporting LokerenRoy Meeus (born 1989), professional footballerWim Mennes, footballer • Pieter Mertens, road bicycle racer • Steve Ramon, motocross world champion • Kathleen Smet, triathlete • Dirk Swartenbroekx, DJ Buscemi • Johan Vansummeren, road bicycle racer • Marcel Vanthilt, musician, TV presenterLouis Vanvelthoven, honorary-mayor, former chairman of the Flemish ParliamentPeter Vanvelthoven, mayor, former Belgian Minister for Employment and Informatisation • Steven Van Broeckhoven, windsurfer, two-time champion on the European Freestyle Pro Tour • Stefano Marzo, footballer ==See also==
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