Langemark-Poelkapelle facts for kids
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Langemark-Poelkapelle
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 Langemark-Poelkapelle
Location in Belgium
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| Country | Belgium | ||
| Community | Flemish Community | ||
| Region | Flemish Region | ||
| Province | West Flanders | ||
| Arrondissement | Ypres | ||
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| • Total | 52.53 km2 (20.28 sq mi) | ||
| Population
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| Postal codes |
8920
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| Area codes | 057, 051 | ||
| Website | www.langemark-poelkapelle.be | ||
Langemark-Poelkapelle is a municipality, which is like a local government area, located in the country of Belgium. It is found in the West Flanders province of Belgium.
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About Langemark-Poelkapelle
Location and Size
Langemark-Poelkapelle is made up of a few smaller places. These include Bikschote, Langemark itself, and Poelkapelle. The total area of the municipality is about 52.53 square kilometers (which is about 20.28 square miles).
Population
As of January 1, 2006, Langemark-Poelkapelle had a total population of 7,780 people. This means that about 148 people live in each square kilometer of the area. This measurement is called the population density.
Local Government
The mayor of Langemark-Poelkapelle is Dominique Cool. He is part of the New Flemish Alliance (N-VA) political party. The local government is run by a group of parties, including the Christian Democratic and Flemish (CD&V) and the New Flemish Alliance (N-VA).
Pictures of the Area
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A farm in the Langemark area
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Fields near Langemark
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A view of the German War Cemetery in Langemark
See also
In Spanish: Langemark-Poelkapelle para niños
