Bastogne

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Bastogne is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Luxembourg. On January 1st, 2004 Bastogne had a total population of 14,070 (6,976 males and 7,094 females). The total area is 172.03 km² which gives a population density of 81.79 inhabitants per km².

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

See also

• Battle of the Bulge (major World War II battle that involved Bastogne)

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