Veurne
Veurne (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈvøːrnə] ⓘ; French: Furnes, pronounced [fyʁn]) is a city and municipality in the Belgian province of West Flanders. The municipality comprises the town of Veurne proper and the settlements of Avekapelle, Booitshoeke, Bulskamp, De Moeren (Belgium), Eggewaartskapelle, Houtem, Steenkerke (West Flanders), Vinkem, Wulveringem, and Zoutenaaie.
Veurne | |
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City and municipality | |
Veurne market square | |
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Flag Coat of arms | |
Location of Veurne | |
Veurne Location in Belgium
Location of Veurne in West Flanders | |
| Coordinates: 51°04′N 02°39′E | |
| Country | Belgium |
| Community | Flemish Community |
| Region | Flemish Region |
| Province | West Flanders |
| Arrondissement | Veurne |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Peter Roose (Veurne Plus) |
| • Governing party/ies | CD&V, Veurne Plus |
| Area | |
| • Total | 97.21 km2 (37.53 sq mi) |
| Population (2022-01-01) | |
| • Total | 12,295 |
| • Density | 130/km2 (330/sq mi) |
| Postal codes | 8630 |
| NIS code | 38025 |
| Area codes | 058 |
| Website | www.veurne.be |
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