Koekelare

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  Koekelare
Dorpsstraat in Koekelare with Saint Martinus Church
 
Location on map of Belgium
Coat of arms Location of Koekelare 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 Diksmuide
Coordinates 51°05′N 02°58′E / 51.083, 2.967Coordinates: 51°05′N 02°58′E / 51.083, 2.967
Area 39.19 km²
Population (Source: NIS)
Population
– Males
– Females
- Density		 8,291 (January 1, 2006)
50.26%
49.74%
212 inhab./km²
Economy
Unemployment rate 6.23% (January 1, 2006)
Mean annual income 11,454 €/pers. (2003)
Government
Mayor Patrick Lansens (sp.a)
Governing parties sp.a, CD&V
Other information
Postal codes 8680
Area codes 051
Web address www.koekelare.be

Koekelare is a municipality located in the Belgian province of West Flanders. The municipality comprises the towns of Bovekerke, Koekelare proper and Zande. On January 1, 2006 Koekelare had a total population of 8,291. The total area is 39.19 km² which gives a population density of 212 inhabitants per km².

[edit] Towns

The municipality comprises Koekelare proper, but also contains the villages Bovekerke, Zande and De Mokker. Bovekerke and Zande are "deelgemeentes", who were independent municipalities until the 70s; De Mokker is part of Koekelare proper.

# Name Population (1999)
I
 
(IV)		 Koekelare
- Koekelare
- De Mokker		 6.879
 
 
II Bovekerke 1.000
III Zande 302

Source :Streekplatform Westhoek. Socio-economische beleidsvisie & hefboomprojecten voor de Westhoek

Koekelare borders the following villages:

  • a. Handzame (more specifically Edewalle) (Kortemark)
  • b. Werken (Kortemark)
  • c. Vladslo (Diksmuide)
  • d. Leke (Diksmuide)
  • e. Sint-Pieters-Kapelle (Middelkerke)
  • f. Zevekote (Gistel)
  • g. Moere (Gistel)
  • h. Eernegem (Ichtegem)
  • i. Ichtegem (Ichtegem)
Koekelare, towns and neighbouring towns. The yellow areas are urban areas.
Koekelare, towns and neighbouring towns. The yellow areas are urban areas.


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Municipalities in the Province of West Flanders, Flanders, Belgium
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