Ruiselede facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Ruiselede
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Village centre, with town hall and church of Our Lady
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 Ruiselede
Location in Belgium
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| Country | Belgium | ||
| Community | Flemish Community | ||
| Region | Flemish Region | ||
| Province | West Flanders | ||
| Arrondissement | Tielt | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 30.20 km2 (11.66 sq mi) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | Lua error in Module:Wd at line 1,575: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value). | ||
| Postal codes |
8755
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| Area codes | 051 | ||
| Website | www.ruiselede.be | ||
Ruiselede is a small town, or municipality, located in the country of Belgium. It is part of the West Flanders province. The town of Ruiselede is the only main area within this municipality.
As of January 1, 2006, Ruiselede was home to 5,113 people. The total area of the town is about 30.20 square kilometers. This means there were about 169 people living in each square kilometer, which is called the population density.
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History of Ruiselede
Ruiselede has an interesting past, especially concerning its role in radio communication.
The Coastal Radio Site
From 1923 to 1940, Ruiselede was home to an important coastal radio site. This site had a very large antenna, known as a VLF (Very Low Frequency) aerial. These types of antennas were used for long-distance radio communication.
The 1933 Aircraft Collision
Sadly, on December 30, 1933, the large radio mast was destroyed. An aircraft accidentally collided with it. This event was a significant moment in the town's history.
Life in Ruiselede
Ruiselede is a quiet place with a strong community spirit.
Local Government
The town is led by a mayor, who helps manage the municipality. The current mayor is Greet De Roo, representing the RKD political party. The RKD party also holds the majority of seats in the local government. This means they have the most power to make decisions for the town.
What is a Municipality?
A municipality is like a local government area. It's a town or a group of villages that have their own local council and mayor. They manage things like local services, roads, and public spaces for the people living there.
Gallery
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This is the Onze-Lieve-Vrouw-ten-Hemelopnemingskerk church in Ruiselede.
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See also
- In Spanish: Ruiselede para niños
