Maldegem
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 Maldegem
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| Coordinates: 51°12′N 03°26′E / 51.2°N 3.433°E | |||
| Country | Belgium | ||
| Region | Flemish Region | ||
| Community | Flemish Community | ||
| Province | East Flanders | ||
| Arrondissement | Eeklo | ||
| Government | |||
| • Mayor | Johan De Roo (CD&V) | ||
| • Governing party/ies | CD&V | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 94.64 km2 (36.54 sq mi) | ||
| Population (1 January 2010)[1] | |||
| • Total | 22,791 | ||
| • Density | 240/km2 (620/sq mi) | ||
| Postal codes | 9990-9992 | ||
| Area codes | 050 | ||
| Website | www.maldegem.be | ||
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Maldegem is a municipality located in the Belgian province of East Flanders. The municipality comprises the villages of Maldegem, Adegem and Middelburg. Kleit and Donk have always been separate hamlets of Maldegem. On January 1, 2006 Maldegem had a total population of 22,289. The total area is 94.64 km² which gives a population density of 236 inhabitants per km². Former inhabitants of Maldegem often refer to 'the ring'. This is some sort of treaty referring to the respect one has for his hometown.
The Stoomcentrum Maldegem is located at the former NMBS railway station at Maldegem.
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[edit] Notable inhabitants
- Joanna Courtmans (1811–1890), writer
[edit] International relations
[edit] Twin towns — Sister cities
Maldegem is twinned with the following towns:
[edit] References
- ^ Population per municipality on 1 January 2010 (XLS; 221 KB)
[edit] External links
- Official website (Dutch)
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