Beernem
Beernem (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈbeːrnəm]) (West Flemish: Beirnem) 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.
Beernem | |
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Flag Coat of arms | |
Beernem Location in Belgium
Location of Beernem in West Flanders | |
Coordinates: 51°08′N 03°20′E | |
Country | Belgium |
Community | Flemish Community |
Region | Flemish Region |
Province | West Flanders |
Arrondissement | Bruges |
Government | |
• Mayor | Jos Sypré (CD&V) |
• Governing party/ies | CD&V, SP.A, GROEN |
Area | |
• Total | 71.68 km2 (27.68 sq mi) |
Population (2018-01-01)[1] | |
• Total | 15,687 |
• Density | 220/km2 (570/sq mi) |
Postal codes | 8730 |
Area codes | 050 |
Website | www.beernem.be |
Gallery
- Saint George's church
- Kasteel Bulskampveld
- Beernem Psychiatrisch Centrum Sint-Amandus
References
- "Wettelijke Bevolking per gemeente op 1 januari 2018". Statbel. Retrieved 9 March 2019.
External links
- Media related to Beernem at Wikimedia Commons
- (in Dutch) Official website
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