Sint-Laureins

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Municipal flag Sint-Laureins
 
Location on map of Belgium
Coat of arms Location of Sint-Laureins 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 Eeklo
Coordinates 51°15′N 03°31′E / 51.25, 3.517Coordinates: 51°15′N 03°31′E / 51.25, 3.517
Area 74.50 km²
Population (Source: NIS)
Population
– Males
– Females
- Density		 6,582 (January 1, 2006)
50.44%
49.56%
88 inhab./km²
Economy
Unemployment rate 5.68% (January 1, 2006)
Mean annual income 12,130 €/pers. (2003)
Government
Mayor Annick Willems
Governing parties CD&V
Other information
Postal codes 9980-9982, 9988
Area codes 09
Web address www.sint-laureins.be
The Boerekreek is one of several lakes in Sint-Laureins
The Boerekreek is one of several lakes in Sint-Laureins

Sint-Laureins is a municipality located in the Flemish province of East Flanders, in Belgium. The municipality comprises the towns of Sint-Jan-in-Eremo, Sint-Laureins proper, Sint-Margriete, Waterland-Oudeman and Watervliet. On January 1st, 2006 Sint-Laureins had a total population of 6,582. The total area is 74.50 km² which gives a population density of 88 inhabitants per km².

The Our Lady-Church in Watervliet, built in the 16th century, is called the 'Cathedral of the North'

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