Beernem

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Municipal flag Beernem
 
Location on map of Belgium
Coat of arms Location of Beernem 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 Bruges
Coordinates 51°08′N 03°20′E / 51.133, 3.333Coordinates: 51°08′N 03°20′E / 51.133, 3.333
Area 71.68 km²
Population (Source: NIS)
Population
– Males
– Females
- Density
14,642 (January 1, 2006)
51.33%
48.67%
204 inhab./km²
Age distribution
0–19 years
20–64 years
65+ years
(01/01/2006)
22.02%
60.10%
17.88%
Foreigners 0.68% (01/07/2005)
Economy
Unemployment rate 4.09% (January 1, 2006)
Mean annual income 12,272 €/pers. (2003)
Government
Mayor Johan De Rycke (CD&V)
Governing parties CD&V
Other information
Postal codes 8730
Area codes 050
Web address 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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