Avelgem
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| Avelgem | ||
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| Geography | ||
| 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 | Kortrijk | |
| Coordinates | Coordinates: | |
| Area | 21.75 km² | |
| Population (Source: NIS) | ||
| Population – Males – Females - Density |
9,457 (January 1, 2006) 49.40% 50.60% 435 inhab./km² |
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| Economy | ||
| Unemployment rate | 8.20% (January 1, 2006) | |
| Mean annual income | 12,592 €/pers. (2003) | |
| Government | ||
| Mayor | Lieven Vantieghem | |
| Governing parties | CD&V | |
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| Postal codes | 8580-8583 | |
| Area codes | 056 | |
| Web address | www.avelgem.be | |
Avelgem is a municipality located in the Belgian province of West Flanders. The municipality comprises the towns of Avelgem proper, Bossuit, Kerkhove, Outrijve and Waarmaarde. On January 1, 2006 Avelgem had a total population of 9,457. The total area is 21.75 km² which gives a population density of 435 inhabitants per km².
[edit] Notable people
- Bert De Graeve, (b. 1955 in Avelgem), businessman
[edit] External links
- Official website - Available only in Dutch
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