Kortemark
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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 | Diksmuide | |
| Coordinates | Coordinates: | |
| Area | 55.00 km² | |
| Population (Source: NIS) | ||
| Population – Males – Females - Density |
11,976 (January 1, 2006) 49.70% 50.30% 218 inhab./km² |
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| Economy | ||
| Unemployment rate | 4.68% (January 1, 2006) | |
| Mean annual income | 10,959 €/pers. (2003) | |
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| Mayor | Firmin Dupulthys (Samen Sterk) 2007-2010 Toon Vancoillie (Open VLD) 2011-2012 |
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| Governing parties | Samen Sterk, CD&V, Open VLD | |
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| Postal codes | 8610 | |
| Area codes | 051 | |
| Web address | www.kortemark.be | |
Kortemark is a municipality located in the Belgian province of West Flanders. The municipality comprises the towns of Handzame, Kortemark Werken and Zarren. On January 1, 2006 Kortemark had a total population of 11,976. The total area is 55.00 km² which gives a population density of 218 inhabitants per km².
[edit] Notable people
- Gustave Sap, politician, (Kortemark, 21 January 1886 - Brussels, 19 March 1940)
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