Kuurne, Belgium: Municipality in West Flanders near Kortrijk
Kuurne: a municipality in West Flanders, Belgium, located near Kortrijk. Read about its location, population, Dutch-language administration, local character and where to find up-to-date statistics and historical background.
Kuurne is a town and municipality situated in Belgium, within the province of West Flanders. It lies close to the city of Kortrijk in the western part of the country.
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Population
Official figures recorded on 1 January 2007 put Kuurne's population at 12,626 inhabitants. More recent counts will differ; consult local statistics for current numbers.
Location and coordinates
Kuurne's geographic position is approximately 50°51′ North, 03°17′ East (about 50.85°N, 3.28°E). The town occupies a part of the Flemish plain and is well connected to nearby urban centres.
Notes
- The municipality is part of the Flemish Region of Belgium and uses Dutch as its official language.
- Kuurne is known locally for community events and features typical of towns in West Flanders; for precise cultural or historical details, consult specialised sources.
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AlegsaOnline.com Kuurne, Belgium: Municipality in West Flanders near Kortrijk Leandro Alegsa
URL: https://en.alegsaonline.com/art/54711
Sources
- statbel.fgov.be : Werkelijke bevolking per gemeente op 1 januari 2007 / Population de droit par commune au 1 janvier 2007 (.xls)
- statbel.fgov.be : Geografische coördinaten van de gemeenten (.xls)