Desteldonk

Desteldonk
Church of Our Lady from the 14th century
Church of Our Lady from the 14th century
Location of Desteldonk
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Location of Desteldonk in Ghent
Location of Desteldonk in Ghent
Desteldonk is located in Belgium
Desteldonk
Desteldonk
Desteldonk is located in East Flanders
Desteldonk
Desteldonk
Coordinates: 51°7′19″N 3°46′52″E / 51.12194°N 3.78111°E / 51.12194; 3.78111
Country Belgium
Community Flemish Community
Region Flemish Region
Province East Flanders
ArrondissementGhent
MunicipalityGhent
Area
 • Total5.71 km2 (2.20 sq mi)
Population
 (2021)[1]
 • Total921
 • Density160/km2 (420/sq mi)
Postal codes
9042
Area codes09

Desteldonk (French pronunciation: [ˈdɛstəldɔŋk]) is a sub-municipality of the city of Ghent located in the province of East Flanders, Flemish Region, Belgium. It was a separate municipality until 1965. In 1927, part of the original municipality was already annexed to Ghent.[2] On 1 January 1965, the municipality of Desteldonk was merged into Ghent.[3]

The first historical record of Desteldonk dates back to 966 when it was listed as Thesledung. In 1236, it was named as a parish.

  1. ^ a b "Bevolking per statistische sector - Sector 44021D5". Statistics Belgium. Retrieved 8 May 2022.
  2. ^ "Desteldonk". Agentschap Onroerend Erfgoed (in Dutch). Retrieved 8 May 2022.
  3. ^ "LISTE ALPHABETIQUE DES COMMUNES - Fusions de 1963 à 1977" (PDF).