Houthulst

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Municipal flag Houthulst
 
Location on map of Belgium
Coat of arms Location of Houthulst 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 Diksmuide
Coordinates 50°59′N 02°57′E / 50.983, 2.95Coordinates: 50°59′N 02°57′E / 50.983, 2.95
Area 55.89 km²
Population (Source: NIS)
Population
– Males
– Females
- Density
9,051 (January 1, 2006)
49.45%
50.55%
162 inhab./km²
Economy
Unemployment rate 7.34% (January 1, 2006)
Mean annual income 10,118 €/pers. (2003)
Government
Mayor Joris Hindryckx (CD&V)
Governing parties CD&V, sp.a
Other information
Postal codes 8650
Area codes 051
Web address www.houthulst.be

Houthulst is a municipality located in the Belgian province of West Flanders. The municipality comprises the towns of Houthulst proper, Jonkershove, Klerken and Merkem. On January 1, 2006 Houthulst had a total population of 9,051. The total area is 55.89 km² which gives a population density of 162 inhabitants per km².

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