Oudenburg
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| Country | .svg/27px-Flag_of_Belgium_(civil).svg.png){kind=small} Belgium |
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| Region |  Flemish Region |
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| Community | Flemish Community |
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| Province |  West Flanders |
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| Arrondissement | Ostend | |
| Coordinates | Coordinates: | |
| Area | 35.38 km² | |
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| Population – Males – Females - Density |
8,929 (January 1, 2006) 49.68% 50.32% 252 inhab./km² |
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| Economy | ||
| Unemployment rate | 6.19% (January 1, 2006) | |
| Mean annual income | 12,599 €/pers. (2003) | |
| Government | ||
| Mayor | Ignace Dereeper (CD&V) | |
| Governing parties | CD&V, sp.a | |
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| Postal codes | 8460 | |
| Area codes | 059 | |
| Web address | www.oudenburg.be | |
Oudenburg is a municipality located in the Belgian province of West Flanders. The municipality comprises the city of Oudenburg itself and the towns of Ettelgem, Roksem and Westkerke. On January 1, 2006 Oudenburg had a total population of 8,929. The total area is 35.38 km² which gives a population density of 252 inhabitants per km².
The former abbey of St. Peter at Oudenburg, founded by Arnold of Soissons was destroyed during the French Revolution.
[edit] Notable people
- John Cordier (b. Oudenburg, 1 September 1942), founder of Telindus.
[edit] External links
- Official website - Available only in Dutch
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