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Bastogne

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Bastogne is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Luxembourg. On January 1st, 2002 Bastogne had a total population of 13,739 (6,805 males and 6,934 females). The total area is 174.00 km² which gives a population density of 78.96 inhabitants per km².

Bastogne is also the midpoint of the famous Liege-Bastogne-Liege classic bicycle race, one of the biggest events in the professional cycling calendar.

See also: Battle of the Bulge