Spiere-Helkijn

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Spiere-Helkijn
Geography
Country	Belgium
Region	Flemish Region
Community	Flemish Community
Province	West Flanders
Arrondissement	Kortrijk
Coordinates	50°43′N 03°21′E / 50.717, 3.35Coordinates: 50°43′N 03°21′E / 50.717, 3.35
Area	10.78 km²
Population (Source: NIS)
Population – Males – Females - Density	2,030 (January 1, 2006) 48.57% 51.43% 188 inhab./km²
Economy
Unemployment rate	10.27% (January 1, 2006)
Mean annual income	11,504 €/pers. (2003)
Government
Mayor	Dirk Walraet
Governing parties	AS-TE
Other information
Postal codes	8587
Area codes	056
Web address	www.spiere-helkijn.be

Spiere-Helkijn (Espierres-Helchin in French) is a municipality located in the Belgian province of West Flanders. The municipality comprises the towns of Helkijn and Spiere. On January 1, 2006 Spiere-Helkijn had a total population of 2,030. The total area is 10.78 km² which gives a population density of 188 inhabitants per km².

[edit] External links

• Official website - Available only in Dutch

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