Middelkerke facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Middelkerke
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Middelkerke town hall
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 Middelkerke
Location in Belgium
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| Country | Belgium | ||
| Community | Flemish Community | ||
| Region | Flemish Region | ||
| Province | West Flanders | ||
| Arrondissement | Ostend | ||
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| • Total | 75.65 km2 (29.21 sq mi) | ||
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| Postal codes |
8430-8434
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| Area codes | 059 | ||
| Website | www.middelkerke.be | ||
Middelkerke is a charming town located in Belgium, right on the North Sea coast. It is part of the West Flanders province. This area is called a municipality, which means it's a local government area.
The municipality of Middelkerke includes several smaller villages. These are Leffinge, Lombardsijde, Mannekensvere, Middelkerke itself, Schore, Sint-Pieters-Kapelle, Slijpe, Westende, and Wilskerke.
As of January 1, 2006, about 17,841 people lived in Middelkerke. The total area of the municipality is 75.65 square kilometers. This means there are about 236 people living in each square kilometer.
History of Middelkerke
The name 'Middelkerca' was first written down in the year 1218. For a long time, before 1876, Middelkerke was mostly a farming community. People grew crops and raised animals there.
In 1902, Middelkerke became famous for something special. It was the first place in the world to clean its drinking water all the time using a method called chlorination. This process uses chlorine to kill germs in the water, making it safe to drink.
Sports and Events
Middelkerke is also known for a big sports event called the Noordzeecross. This is a cyclo-cross race that happens every February. Cyclo-cross is a type of bicycle racing that takes place on different kinds of terrain, like grass, mud, and sand. The Noordzeecross is part of a major series of races called the Superprestige.
In Spanish: Middelkerke para niños
