Kortemark facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Kortemark
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 Kortemark
Location in Belgium
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| Country | Belgium | ||
| Community | Flemish Community | ||
| Region | Flemish Region | ||
| Province | West Flanders | ||
| Arrondissement | Diksmuide | ||
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| • Total | 55.00 km2 (21.24 sq mi) | ||
| Population
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| Postal codes |
8610
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| Area codes | 051 | ||
| Website | www.kortemark.be | ||
Kortemark is a town in Belgium. It is located in the West Flanders province. A "municipality" is like a local government area. It includes Kortemark itself and three other towns. These towns are Handzame, Werken, and Zarren.
About Kortemark
Kortemark is a part of the country of Belgium. It is in the western part of Belgium. The official language spoken here is Dutch.
Population and Area
As of January 1, 2006, Kortemark had about 11,976 people living there. The total area of the municipality is 55 square kilometers. This means there are about 218 people living in each square kilometer. This number is called the population density.
Famous People from Kortemark
Some important people were born in Kortemark. One well-known person was Gustave Sap.
Gustave Sap: A Politician
Gustave Sap was born in Kortemark on January 21, 1886. He became a politician. A politician is someone who works in government. They help make decisions for the country or a local area. Gustave Sap passed away in Brussels on March 19, 1940.
