Kortemark
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Kortemark | ||
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Geography | ||
Country | Belgium | |
Region | Flemish Region | |
Community | Flemish Community | |
Province | West Flanders | |
Arrondissement | Diksmuide | |
Coordinates | Coordinates: | |
Area | 55.00 km² | |
Population (Source: NIS) | ||
Population – Males – Females - Density |
11,976 (January 1, 2006) 49.70% 50.30% 218 inhab./km² |
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Economy | ||
Unemployment rate | 4.68% (January 1, 2006) | |
Mean annual income | 10,959 €/pers. (2003) | |
Government | ||
Mayor | Firmin Dupulthys (Samen Sterk) 2007-2010 Toon Vancoillie (Open VLD) 2011-2012 |
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Governing parties | Samen Sterk, CD&V, Open VLD | |
Other information | ||
Postal codes | 8610 | |
Area codes | 051 | |
Web address | www.kortemark.be |
Kortemark is a municipality located in the Belgian province of West Flanders. The municipality comprises the towns of Handzame, Kortemark Werken and Zarren. On January 1, 2006 Kortemark had a total population of 11,976. The total area is 55.00 km² which gives a population density of 218 inhabitants per km².
[edit] Notable people
- Gustave Sap, politician, (Kortemark, 21 January 1886 - Brussels, 19 March 1940)
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