Maldegem facts for kids
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Maldegem
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 Maldegem
Location in Belgium
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| Country | Belgium | ||
| Community | Flemish Community | ||
| Region | Flemish Region | ||
| Province | East Flanders | ||
| Arrondissement | Eeklo | ||
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| • Total | 94.64 km2 (36.54 sq mi) | ||
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| Postal codes |
9990-9992
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| Area codes | 050 | ||
| Website | www.maldegem.be | ||
Maldegem (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈmɑldəɣɛm]) is a town in Belgium. It is located in the East Flanders province. Maldegem is a "municipality," which means it's like a local government area.
This area includes the main town of Maldegem. It also has smaller villages like Adegem and Middelburg. There are also two separate small communities called Kleit and Donk. As of January 1, 2018, about 23,689 people lived in Maldegem. The total area of Maldegem is about 94.64 square kilometers. This means there are about 250 people living in each square kilometer.
You can find the Stoomcentrum Maldegem in Maldegem. This is a special place for old steam trains. It is located at the former railway station.
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Maldegem's History During World War II
Maldegem played a part in World War II. An airfield, which is like a small airport for military planes, was built near the town in 1939.
The Airfield During the War
In 1940, the German army invaded Belgium. They took over the airfield in Maldegem. The German air force, called the Luftwaffe, used it for their planes.
Later, in September 1944, British forces took control of the airfield. They gave it a new name: "Advanced Landing Ground B-65." This shows how important the airfield was during the war.
Famous People from Maldegem
Maldegem is the birthplace of some interesting people.
Joanna Courtmans: A Belgian Writer
One famous person from Maldegem was Joanna Courtmans. She was born in 1811 and passed away in 1890. Joanna Courtmans was a well-known writer. She wrote many stories and poems.
Maldegem's International Friends
Maldegem has special connections with towns in other countries. These connections are called "twin towns" or "sister cities." They help people from different places learn about each other's cultures.
Twin Towns of Maldegem
Maldegem is twinned with these towns:
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