Kortemark | |
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Coordinates: 51°02′N 03°02′E / 51.033°N 3.033°E | |
Country | Belgium |
Community | Flemish Community |
Region | Flemish Region |
Province | West Flanders |
Arrondissement | Diksmuide |
Government | |
• Mayor | Karolien Damman (CD&V) |
• Governing party/ies | Open Vld, CD&V |
Area | |
• Total | 55.43 km2 (21.40 sq mi) |
Population (2018-01-01)[1] | |
• Total | 12,584 |
• Density | 230/km2 (590/sq mi) |
Postal codes | 8610 |
NIS code | 32011 |
Area codes | 051 |
Website | www.kortemark.be |
Kortemark (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈkɔrtəmɑr(ə)k]), also previously Cortemarck, is a municipality located in the Belgian province of West Flanders. The municipality comprises the towns of Handzame, Kortemark, Werken and Zarren. On January 1, 2006, Kortemark had a total population of 11,976. The total area is 55.00 km2 which gives a population density of 218 inhabitants per km2.