Kortemark

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  Kortemark
 
Location on map of Belgium
Coat of arms Location of Kortemark 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°02′N 03°02′E / 51.033, 3.033Coordinates: 51°02′N 03°02′E / 51.033, 3.033
Area 55.00 km²
Population (Source: NIS)
Population
– Males
– Females
- Density
11,976 (January 1, 2006)
49.70%
50.30%
218 inhab./km²
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
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)