Meulebeke
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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 | Tielt | |
| Coordinates | Coordinates: | |
| Area | 29.35 km² | |
| Population (Source: NIS) | ||
| Population – Males – Females - Density |
10,980 (January 1, 2006) 50.20% 49.80% 374 inhab./km² |
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| Age distribution 0–19 years 20–64 years 65+ years |
(01/01/2006) 22.97% 58.65% 18.38% |
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| Foreigners | 0.95% (01/07/2005) | |
| Economy | ||
| Unemployment rate | 5.93% (January 1, 2006) | |
| Mean annual income | 11,802 €/pers. (2003) | |
| Government | ||
| Mayor | Daniël Vanpoucke (CD&V) | |
| Governing parties | CD&V | |
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| Postal codes | 8760 | |
| Area codes | 051 | |
| Web address | www.meulebeke.be | |
Meulebeke is a municipality located in the Belgian province of West Flanders. The municipality comprises only the town of Meulebeke proper. On January 1, 2006 Meulebeke had a total population of 10,980. The total area is 29.35 km² which gives a population density of 374 inhabitants per km².
[edit] Famous inhabitants
Carel van Mander, painter and early art historian, was born here in 1548.
[edit] See also
- Libeco-Lagae, textile manufacturer
[edit] External links
- Official website - Available only in Dutch
- Events and organizing committee website - Available only in Dutch
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