Langemark-Poelkapelle

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  Langemark-Poelkapelle
 
Location on map of Belgium
Coat of arms Location of Langemark-Poelkapelle 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 Ypres
Coordinates 50°55′N 02°55′E / 50.917, 2.917Coordinates: 50°55′N 02°55′E / 50.917, 2.917
Area 52.53 km²
Population (Source: NIS)
Population
– Males
– Females
- Density
7,780 (January 1, 2006)
50.26%
49.74%
148 inhab./km²
Economy
Unemployment rate 6.04% (January 1, 2006)
Mean annual income 10,554 €/pers. (2003)
Government
Mayor Alain Wyffels (CD&V)
Governing parties CD&V
Other information
Postal codes 8920
Area codes 057, 051
Web address www.langemark-poelkapelle.be

Langemark-Poelkapelle is a municipality located in the Belgian province of West Flanders. The municipality comprises the towns of Bikschote, Langemark, and Poelkapelle. On January 1, 2006 Langemark-Poelkapelle had a total population of 7,780. The total area is 52.53 km² which gives a population density of 148 inhabitants per km².

[edit] Military history

[edit] External links

(Dutch) Official Website