Lochristi

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  Lochristi
 
Location on map of Belgium
Coat of arms Location of Lochristi in East Flanders
Geography
Country Belgium
Region Flag of Flanders Flemish Region
Community Flag of Flanders Flemish Community
Province Flag of East Flanders East Flanders
Arrondissement Ghent
Coordinates 51°06′N 03°50′E / 51.1, 3.833Coordinates: 51°06′N 03°50′E / 51.1, 3.833
Area 60.34 km²
Population (Source: NIS)
Population
– Males
– Females
- Density
20,111 (January 1, 2006)
49.66%
50.34%
333 inhab./km²
Economy
Unemployment rate 4.59% (January 1, 2006)
Mean annual income 14,338 €/pers. (2003)
Government
Mayor Yves Deswaene (VLD)
Governing parties VLD
Other information
Postal codes 9080
Area codes 09
Web address www.lochristi.be

Lochristi is a municipality located in the Belgian province of East Flanders. The municipality comprises the towns of Beervelde, Lochristi proper, Zaffelare and Zeveneken. On January 1st, 2006 Lochristi had a total population of 20,111. The total area is 60.34 km² which gives a population density of 333 inhabitants per km².

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