Diest

Diest is a town of 23,000 inhabitants in the northeastern corner of the province of in . The town is mainly known for its beguinage and ramparts.
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  • Locality with about 24,000 residents
  • …lies at an elevation of around 20 metres (70 feet)
  • …is also known as “24020”

Places of Interest

Highlights include Béguinage of Diest and Schaffen Air Base.
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Places in the Area

Nearby places include Halen and Schaffen.
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Diest

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Latitude
50.9998° or 50° 59′ 59″ north
Longitude
5.0758° or 5° 4′ 33″ east
Open location code
9F27X3XG+W7
Geo­Names ID
2799398

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In Other Languages

From Dutch to French—“Diest” goes by many names.
  • Dutch: “Diest”
  • French: “Diest”

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