Lochristi facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Lochristi
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Country | Belgium | ||
Community | Flemish Community | ||
Region | Flemish Region | ||
Province | East Flanders | ||
Arrondissement | Ghent | ||
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• Total | 60.34 km2 (23.30 sq mi) | ||
Population
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Postal codes |
9080
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Area codes | 09 | ||
Website | www.lochristi.be |
Lochristi (Dutch pronunciation: [loːˈkrɪsti]) is a friendly municipality located in the country of Belgium. It is found in the Belgian province of East Flanders. A municipality is like a local area with its own government.
Lochristi is made up of a few different towns. These include Beervelde, Lochristi itself, Zaffelare, and Zeveneken. In 2021, about 22,621 people lived in Lochristi. The total area of the municipality is about 60.34 square kilometers. That's about 23.3 square miles.
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Discovering Lochristi
Lochristi is known for its beautiful flowers, especially azaleas. These colorful plants are grown in large numbers here. The area has a rich history and a strong community spirit.
Where is Lochristi?
Lochristi is located in the East Flanders province of Belgium. This province is in the Flemish Region, which is the Dutch-speaking part of Belgium. The municipality is also part of the Ghent district. An arrondissement is a type of administrative area.
Local Government
Like many places, Lochristi has a local government. The mayor of Lochristi is Yves Deswaene. He is part of a political party called Open VLD. The majority of the local government is also from this party. They work to make decisions for the people of Lochristi.
Famous Faces
Sometimes, people from a town become well-known. Lochristi is home to a few notable people.
Sports Stars
- Kwinten Clappaert (born 1988) is a footballer. He is known for playing the sport of football.
Gallery
See also
In Spanish: Lochristi para niños