Avelgem

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  Avelgem
 
Location on map of Belgium
Coat of arms Location of Avelgem 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 Kortrijk
Coordinates 50°46′N 03°26′E / 50.767, 3.433Coordinates: 50°46′N 03°26′E / 50.767, 3.433
Area 21.75 km²
Population (Source: NIS)
Population
– Males
– Females
- Density
9,457 (January 1, 2006)
49.40%
50.60%
435 inhab./km²
Economy
Unemployment rate 8.20% (January 1, 2006)
Mean annual income 12,592 €/pers. (2003)
Government
Mayor Lieven Vantieghem
Governing parties CD&V
Other information
Postal codes 8580-8583
Area codes 056
Web address www.avelgem.be

Avelgem is a municipality located in the Belgian province of West Flanders. The municipality comprises the towns of Avelgem proper, Bossuit, Kerkhove, Outrijve and Waarmaarde. On January 1, 2006 Avelgem had a total population of 9,457. The total area is 21.75 km² which gives a population density of 435 inhabitants per km².

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