Izegem
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| Country | .svg/27px-Flag_of_Belgium_(civil).svg.png){kind=small} Belgium |
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| Region |  Flemish Region |
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| Community | Flemish Community |
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| Province |  West Flanders |
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| Arrondissement | Roeselare | |
| Coordinates | Coordinates: | |
| Area | 25.48 km² | |
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| Population – Males – Females - Density |
26,544 (January 1, 2006) 49.17% 50.83% 1042 inhab./km² |
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| Unemployment rate | 6.89% (January 1, 2006) | |
| Mean annual income | 12,737 €/pers. (2003) | |
| Government | ||
| Mayor | Gerda Mylle (CD&V) | |
| Governing parties | CD&V, sp.a | |
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| Postal codes | 8870 | |
| Area codes | 051 | |
| Web address | www.izegem.be | |
Izegem is a municipality located in the Belgian province of West Flanders. The municipality comprises the city of Izegem proper and the towns of Emelgem and Kachtem. On January 1, 2006 Izegem had a total population of 26,544. The total area is 25.48 km² which gives a population density of 1,042 inhabitants per km².
Izegem used to be famous for its shoe- and brush-making. Today there are only a few factories left, but the city houses a shoe- and brushmuseum.
[edit] Famous inhabitants
- The crew of 't Hof van Commerce, including singer-songwriter Flip Kowlier, are from Izegem.
- Bart Staes, member of the European Parliament, was born in Izegem.
- Johan Bruyneel, former professional cyclist, now director of team Discovery who led Lance Armstrong during his seven Tour de France wins was also born here.
[edit] External links
- Official website - Mostly in Dutch
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