Beernem

Beernem
Bulskampveld Castle
Location of Beernem
Beernem
Location in Belgium
Location of Beernem in West Flanders
Coordinates: 51°08′N 03°20′E / 51.133°N 3.333°E / 51.133; 3.333
CountryBelgium
CommunityFlemish Community
RegionFlemish Region
Province West Flanders
ArrondissementBruges
Government
 • MayorJos Sypré (CD&V)
 • Governing party/iesCD&V, Vooruit, Groen
Area
 • Total
72.42 km2 (27.96 sq mi)
Population
 (2018-01-01)[1]
 • Total
15,687
 • Density220/km2 (560/sq mi)
Postal codes
8730
NIS code
31003
Area codes050
Websitewww.beernem.be

Beernem (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈbeːrnəm] ; West Flemish: Beirnem) is a rural municipality in the Belgian province of West Flanders, located southeast of Bruges. The municipality comprises the towns of Beernem proper, Oedelem and Sint-Joris. On January 1, 2006 Beernem had a total population of 14,642, mostly in Beernem proper and Oedelem. The total area is 71.68 km² which gives a population density of 204 inhabitants per km².

References

  1. ^ "Wettelijke Bevolking per gemeente op 1 januari 2018". Statbel. Retrieved 9 March 2019.