Vleteren

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  Vleteren
 
Location on map of Belgium
Coat of arms Location of Vleteren 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°56′N 02°44′E / 50.933, 2.733Coordinates: 50°56′N 02°44′E / 50.933, 2.733
Area 38.15 km²
Population (Source: NIS)
Population
– Males
– Females
- Density
3,636 (January 1, 2006)
50.19%
49.81%
95 inhab./km²
Economy
Unemployment rate 5.62% (January 1, 2006)
Mean annual income 9,459 €/pers. (2003)
Government
Mayor Willy Mostaert
Governing parties LVP
Other information
Postal codes 8640
Area codes 057
Web address www.vleteren.be

Vleteren is a municipality located in the Belgian province of West Flanders. The municipality comprises the towns of Oostvleteren, Westvleteren and Woesten. On January 1, 2006 Vleteren had a total population of 3,636. The total area is 38.15 km² which gives a population density of 95 inhabitants per km².