Poperinge
Poperinge (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈpoːpəˌrɪŋə] ⓘ; French: Poperinghe, Poperingue [pɔpʁɛ̃ɡ]; West Flemish: Poperienge) is a city and municipality located in the Belgian province of West Flanders, Flemish Region, and has a history going back to medieval times. The municipality comprises the town of Poperinge proper and surrounding villages. The area is famous for its hops and lace.
Poperinge | |
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City and municipality | |
Street banners welcome visitors to Poperinge's Town Hall and Grote Market | |
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Flag Coat of arms | |
Location of Poperinge | |
Poperinge Location in Belgium
Location of Poperinge in West Flanders | |
| Coordinates: 50°51′N 02°44′E | |
| Country | Belgium |
| Community | Flemish Community |
| Region | Flemish Region |
| Province | West Flanders |
| Arrondissement | Ypres |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Christof Dejaegher (CD&V) |
| • Governing party/ies | CD&V, Samen |
| Area | |
| • Total | 120.37 km2 (46.48 sq mi) |
| Population (2022-01-01) | |
| • Total | 19,782 |
| • Density | 160/km2 (430/sq mi) |
| Postal codes | 8970, 8972, 8978 |
| NIS code | 33021 |
| Area codes | 057 |
| Website | www.poperinge.be |
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