Dentergem

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Dentergem
Geography
Country	Belgium
Region	Flemish Region
Community	Flemish Community
Province	West Flanders
Arrondissement	Tielt
Coordinates	50°57′N 03°25′E / 50.95, 3.417Coordinates: 50°57′N 03°25′E / 50.95, 3.417
Area	25.94 km²
Population (Source: NIS)
Population – Males – Females - Density	8,188 (January 1, 2006) 50.39% 49.61% 316 inhab./km²
Age distribution 0–19 years 20–64 years 65+ years	(01/01/2006) 24.18% 57.73% 18.09%
Foreigners	0.73% (01/07/2005)
Economy
Unemployment rate	5.29% (January 1, 2006)
Mean annual income	11,815 €/pers. (2003)
Government
Mayor	Koenraad Degroote
Governing parties	Eendracht
Other information
Postal codes	8720
Area codes	051 - 056 - 09
Web address	www.dentergem.be

Dentergem is a municipality located in the Belgian province of West Flanders. The municipality comprises the towns of Dentergem proper, Markegem, Oeselgem and Wakken. On January 1, 2006 Dentergem had a total population of 8,188. The total area is 25.94 km² which gives a population density of 316 inhabitants per km².

[edit] External links

• Official website - Available only in Dutch

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