Ardooie

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Municipal flag Ardooie
 
Location on map of Belgium
Coat of arms Location of Ardooie in West Flanders
Geography
Country Belgium
Region Flag of Flanders Flemish Region
Community Flag of Flanders Flemish Community
Province Flag of West Flanders West Flanders
Arrondissement Tielt
Coordinates 50°58′N 03°11′E / 50.967, 3.183Coordinates: 50°58′N 03°11′E / 50.967, 3.183
Area 34.58 km²
Population (Source: NIS)
Population
– Males
– Females
- Density
9,147 (January 1, 2006)
50.17%
49.83%
265 inhab./km²
Age distribution
0–19 years
20–64 years
65+ years
(01/01/2006)
21.72%
58.87%
19.41%
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.

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