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Dentergem
Dentergem town hall
Dentergem town hall
Flag of Dentergem
Flag
Coat of arms of Dentergem
Coat of arms
Dentergem is located in Belgium
Dentergem
Dentergem
Location in Belgium
Country Belgium
Community Flemish Community
Region Flemish Region
Province West Flanders
Arrondissement Tielt
Area
 • Total 25.94 km2 (10.02 sq mi)
Population
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Postal codes
8720
Area codes 051 - 056 - 09
Website www.dentergem.be

Dentergem is a small and friendly municipality (like a town or local area) located in Belgium. It's part of the West Flanders province, which is in the western part of Belgium.

Dentergem isn't just one town! It's made up of Dentergem itself, plus three other smaller towns: Markegem, Oeselgem, and Wakken.

About Dentergem

Where is Dentergem Located?

Dentergem is found in the beautiful province of West Flanders. This area is known for its flat landscapes and historic towns. Being in Belgium, Dentergem is part of a country in Western Europe.

How Many People Live in Dentergem?

As of January 1, 2006, Dentergem had a total population of 8,188 people. This means that over eight thousand people call Dentergem and its surrounding towns home.

What is the Size of Dentergem?

The total area of the Dentergem municipality is about 25.94 square kilometers. To give you an idea, that's roughly the size of 2,594 football fields!

Understanding Population Density

When we talk about how many people live in an area, we often use something called "population density." For Dentergem, the population density is 316 inhabitants per square kilometer. This means that, on average, 316 people live in every square kilometer of the municipality. It helps us understand how crowded or spread out a place is.

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