Lierde

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Lierde
Geography
Country	Belgium
Region	Flemish Region
Community	Flemish Community
Province	East Flanders
Arrondissement	Oudenaarde
Coordinates	50°48′N 03°49′E / 50.8, 3.817Coordinates: 50°48′N 03°49′E / 50.8, 3.817
Area	26.13 km²
Population (Source: NIS)
Population – Males – Females - Density	6,399 (January 1, 2006) 49.82% 50.18% 245 inhab./km²
Economy
Unemployment rate	5.47% (January 1, 2006)
Mean annual income	14,121 €/pers. (2003)
Government
Mayor	Marc De Brakeleer (LIERDE)
Governing parties	LIERDE, CL
Other information
Postal codes	9570-9571-9572
Area codes	055-054
Web address	www.lierde.be

Lierde is a municipality located in the Belgian province of East Flanders. The municipality comprises the towns of Deftinge, Hemelveerdegem, Sint-Maria-Lierde and Sint-Martens-Lierde. On January 1st, 2006 Lierde had a total population of 6,399. The total area is 26.13 km² which gives a population density of 245 inhabitants per km².

[edit] External links

• Official website - Only available in Dutch

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