Klerken
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| Klerken | |
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| — Deelgemeente — | |
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| Coordinates: 50°59′52″N 2°54′20″E / 50.99778°N 2.90556°E | |
| Country | Belgium |
| Province |  West Flanders |
| Municipality | Houthulst |
| Area | |
| • Total | 7.44 km2 (2.9 sq mi) |
| Population (2005) | |
| • Total | 1,831 |
| • Density | 246/km2 (637.1/sq mi) |
| Source: NIS | |
| Postal code | 8650 |
Klerken is a town in Houthulst, a part of Belgium. A well-known restaurant of French cuisine, t Rozenhof, is located there. Klerken dates back to at least 1653, because town records from that period still exist. It was first mentioned in a letter by Arnulphus the Elder from 961.
See also: West Flanders
[edit] External links
- [1] The Beauprez family page with the entire Klerken history.
- t Rozenhof
- Gazetteer Entry
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