Wingene

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Wingene
Geography
Country	Belgium
Region	Flemish Region
Community	Flemish Community
Province	West Flanders
Arrondissement	Tielt
Coordinates	51°03′N 03°16′E / 51.05, 3.267Coordinates: 51°03′N 03°16′E / 51.05, 3.267
Area	68.42 km²
Population (Source: NIS)
Population – Males – Females - Density	13,136 (January 1, 2006) 50.04% 49.96% 192 inhab./km²
Age distribution 0–19 years 20–64 years 65+ years	(01/01/2006) 23.51% 57.64% 18.86%
Foreigners	0.68% (01/07/2005)
Economy
Unemployment rate	4.40% (January 1, 2006)
Mean annual income	10,791 €/pers. (2003)
Government
Mayor	Hendrik Verkest (CD&V)
Governing parties	CD&V
Other information
Postal codes	8750
Area codes	051
Web address	www.wingene.be

Wingene is a municipality located in the Belgian province of West Flanders. The municipality comprises the towns of Wingene proper and Zwevezele. On January 1, 2006 Wingene had a total population of 13,136. The total area is 68.42 km² which gives a population density of 192 inhabitants per km².

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