Ardooie
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Ardooie | ||
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Geography | ||
Country | Belgium | |
Region | Flemish Region | |
Community | Flemish Community | |
Province | West Flanders | |
Arrondissement | Tielt | |
Coordinates | Coordinates: | |
Area | 34.58 km² | |
Population (Source: NIS) | ||
Population – Males – Females - Density |
9,147 (January 1, 2006) 50.17% 49.83% 265 inhab./km² |
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Age distribution 0–19 years 20–64 years 65+ years |
(01/01/2006) 21.72% 58.87% 19.41% |
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Foreigners | 0.76% (01/07/2005) | |
Economy | ||
Unemployment rate | 4.75% (January 1, 2006) | |
Mean annual income | 11,267 €/pers. (2003) | |
Government | ||
Mayor | Karlos Callens | |
Governing parties | Groep82 | |
Other information | ||
Postal codes | 8850, 8851 | |
Area codes | 051 | |
Web address | www.ardooie.be |
Ardooie is a municipality located in the Belgian province of West Flanders. The municipality comprises the towns of Ardooie proper and Koolskamp. On January 1, 2006 Ardooie had a total population of 9,147. The total area is 34.58 km² which gives a population density of 265 inhabitants per km².
[edit] Industry
It is best known for its factories for frozen vegetables. Sioen Industries, a textile manufacturer has its head office in Ardooie.
[edit] External links
- Official website - Available only in Dutch
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