Nazareth, Belgium

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  Nazareth
 
Location on map of Belgium
Coat of arms Location of Nazareth 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 50°58′N 03°36′E / 50.967, 3.6Coordinates: 50°58′N 03°36′E / 50.967, 3.6
Area 35.19 km²
Population (Source: NIS)
Population
– Males
– Females
- Density		 10,947 (January 1, 2006)
49.46%
50.54%
311 inhab./km²
Economy
Unemployment rate 4.43% (January 1, 2006)
Mean annual income 13,808 €/pers. (2003)
Government
Mayor Danny Claeys
Governing parties CD&V
Other information
Postal codes 9810
Area codes 09
Web address www.nazareth.be

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[edit] General info

Nazareth is a municipality located in the Belgian province of East Flanders. The municipality comprises the towns of Eke and Nazareth proper. On January 1st, 2006 Nazareth had a total population of 10,947. The total area is 35.19 km² which gives a population density of 311 inhabitants per km².

[edit] History

The community was first noted in 1259. The name Nazareth probably originates from the biblical town of Nazareth

[edit] Sightseeing

  • A 19th century church (1861 – 1870)
  • A medieval castle


[edit] External links

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Municipalities in the Province of East Flanders, Flanders, Belgium
Aalst
Dendermonde
Eeklo
Ghent
Oudenaarde
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