Dranouter facts for kids
Dranouter (pronounced Drah-NOO-ter) is a charming village in Belgium. It's located in the region of West Flanders, which is part of the country's Dutch-speaking area. Locals often call it Nouter.
Dranouter is a special kind of village called a deelgemeente. This means it's a part of a larger area, the municipality of Heuvelland. Before 1977, Dranouter was its own independent town. But after some changes to how local governments were set up, it joined Heuvelland. The total area of Dranouter is about 10.73 square kilometers.
One of the most exciting things about Dranouter is the famous Dranouter Folk Festival. This big music event happens in the village every year and brings lots of people together! The postal code for Dranouter is 8951.
Where is Dranouter?
Dranouter is located right on the border with France. This means it's very close to another country!
You can find several towns nearby. To the southwest is Bailleul. To the north, you'll find Poperinge. If you head northeast, you'll reach Ypres. And to the southeast, there's Armentières.
Most of the land around Dranouter is used for farming. This makes the area look very green and open.
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in Dranouter has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population at different times:
- In 1866: 1,044 people
- In 1970: 805 people
- In 1976: 789 people
- In 2001: 703 people
