Ham, Belgium

Ham is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Limburg. On January 1, 2006, Ham had a total population of 9,705. The total area is which gives a population density of 297 inhabitants per km² (746/sq mi).
Demographics.
In August, 2008 the population of Ham exceeded 10,000 inhabitants.
Fusion.
The municipality of Ham was created January 1977 by the fusion of the municipalities of Oostham and Kwaadmechelen.