Beernem

Beernem

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Beernem
Location in Belgium
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Country Belgium
Region Flemish Region
Community Flemish Community
Province West Flanders
Arrondissement Bruges
Government
 • Mayor Johan De Rycke (CD&V)
 • Governing party/ies CD&V
Area
 • Total 71.68 km2 (27.7 sq mi)
Population (1 January 2010)[1]
 • Total 15,064
 • Density 210.2/km2 (544.3/sq mi)
Demographics
 • Foreigners 0.68% (7 January 2005)
Postal codes 8730
Area codes 050
Website www.beernem.be

Beernem is a rural municipality in the Belgian province of West Flanders, located southeast of Bruges. The municipality comprises the towns of Beernem proper, Oedelem and Sint-Joris. On January 1, 2006 Beernem had a total population of 14,642, mostly in Beernem proper and Oedelem. The total area is 71.68 km² which gives a population density of 204 inhabitants per km².

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