Bredene

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Bredene
Geography
Country	Belgium
Region	Flemish Region
Community	Flemish Community
Province	West Flanders
Arrondissement	Ostend
Coordinates	51°14′N 02°58′E / 51.233, 2.967Coordinates: 51°14′N 02°58′E / 51.233, 2.967
Area	13.08 km²
Population (Source: NIS)
Population – Males – Females - Density	15,118 (January 1, 2006) 49.69% 50.31% 1156 inhab./km²
Economy
Unemployment rate	9.97% (January 1, 2006)
Mean annual income	12,932 €/pers. (2003)
Government
Mayor	Willy Vanhooren
Governing parties	SP.A
Other information
Postal codes	8450
Area codes	059
Web address	www.bredene.be

Bredene is a municipality located in the Belgian province of West Flanders. The municipality only comprises the town of Bredene proper. On January 1, 2006 Bredene had a total population of 15,118. The total area is 13.08 km² which gives a population density of 1156 inhabitants per km².

There is a nude beach (the only one in Belgium) near tram stop "Bredene Renbaan (Hippodroom)".

Bredene is situated at the Belgian coast and makes its income mostly out of tourism. In the period of July and August, the population doubles due to many events that attract people from everywhere.

[edit] External links

• Official website - Information available in Dutch and limited information available in French, English and German
• the Commercial website of Bredene - Bredene.com

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