Koksijde Facts for Kids

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Koksijde

Koksyde (West Flemish)

Coxyde (French)

Koksijde Zeedijk (Seadike)

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Koksijde

Location in Belgium

Country

Flemish Community

Arrondissement

Veurne

Area

• Total

43.96 km² (16.97 sq mi)

Population

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Postal codes

8670

Area codes

058

Website

www.koksijde.be

Koksijde is a beautiful town and a group of smaller villages, called a municipality, located in Belgium. It sits right on the coast of the North Sea, in the southwest part of a Belgian province known as West Flanders.

Besides the main town of Koksijde, this municipality also includes the charming villages of Oostduinkerke, Saint-Idesbald, and Wulpen.

As of January 1, 2018, about 21,957 people lived in Koksijde. The whole area covers about 43.96 square kilometers (or 16.97 square miles). This means there are about 499 people living in each square kilometer.

Since 1995, Marc Vanden Bussche has been the mayor of Koksijde. He helps lead the town and make important decisions.

Exploring Koksijde and Its Villages
Fun Things to See and Do
Sports and Activities
- Cyclo-cross Racing
- Golfing Fun
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Sister Cities
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Exploring Koksijde and Its Villages

The municipality of Koksijde is made up of a few different parts, which are sometimes called "deelgemeenten" in Dutch. These include Koksijde itself, Oostduinkerke, Saint-Idesbald, and Wulpen.

The older part of Koksijde town is about two kilometers (just over a mile) away from the beach. But right by the sea, a newer area called Koksijde-bad has grown. This is where many tourists like to stay. A little to the west, you'll find the small village of Saint-Idesbald.

Similarly, the old center of Oostduinkerke is also more than a kilometer (about half a mile) from the coast. But Oostduinkerke-bad is right by the sea. If you travel about four kilometers (2.5 miles) inland, you'll reach Wulpen, which is a quiet farming village.

Koksijde, its villages, and neighboring towns. The yellow areas show where people live.

Koksijde shares its borders with these nearby towns and villages:

a. Nieuwpoort (a city)
b. Ramskapelle (part of Nieuwpoort)
c. Booitshoeke (part of Veurne)
d. Veurne (a city)
e. Adinkerke (part of De Panne municipality)
f. De Panne (a municipality)

Fun Things to See and Do

Koksijde is a great place for visitors, with lots of interesting spots to explore.

Discovering Ten Duinen Abbey

The museum of the historic Ten Duinen Abbey is a must-see. It's in a modern building and teaches you all about how important this abbey was in history. You can learn about the daily lives of the Cistercian monks who lived there from 1107 until the last monk passed away in 1833. You can also visit the old archaeological site, which has been carefully restored. Inside the museum's attic, there's a special collection of beautiful silver items used in church services.

Remembering History

The British Military Cemetery (from 1940–1945) is a place to remember the British soldiers who bravely fought during World War II, especially in the Battle of Dunkirk.

Art at the Paul Delvaux Museum

In Saint-Idesbald, you can visit the Paul Delvaux Museum. This museum has the biggest collection of artworks by the famous Belgian painter Paul Delvaux.

Sports and Activities

Koksijde is also known for its sports events and places to play.

Cyclo-cross Racing

Every year, Koksijde hosts the Duinencross Koksijde cyclo-cross race. This is a big event that's part of the UCI Cyclo-cross World Cup, where cyclists race on tough, muddy courses. Koksijde was also chosen to host the UCI Cyclo-cross World Championships in both 1994 and 2012.