Bredene
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| Bredene | |||
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 Bredene
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| Coordinates: 51°14′N 02°58′E / 51.233°N 2.967°E | |||
| Country | Belgium | ||
| Region | Flemish Region | ||
| Community | Flemish Community | ||
| Province | West Flanders | ||
| Arrondissement | Ostend | ||
| Government | |||
| • Mayor | Steve Vandeberghe | ||
| • Governing party/ies | SP.A | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 13.08 km2 (5.1 sq mi) | ||
| Population (1 January 2010)[1] | |||
| • Total | 16,202 | ||
| • Density | 1,238.7/km2 (3,208.2/sq mi) | ||
| Postal codes | 8450 | ||
| Area codes | 059 | ||
| Website | www.bredene.be | ||
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Map of Bredene
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Bredene is a municipality located in the Belgian province of West Flanders. The municipality only comprises the town of Bredene proper. On January 1, 2006 Bredene had a total population of 15,118. The total area is 13.08 km² which gives a population density of 1156 inhabitants per km².
There is a nude beach (the only one in Belgium) near tram stop "Bredene Renbaan (Hippodroom)".
Bredene is situated at the Belgian coast and makes its income mostly out of tourism. In the period of July and August, the population doubles due to many events that attract people from everywhere.
[edit] References
- ^ Population per municipality on 1 January 2010 (XLS; 221 KB)
[edit] External links
- Official website - Information available in Dutch and limited information available in French, English and German
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