Beveren-aan-de-IJzer

Beveren-aan-de-IJzer (West Flemish: Bevern-a'n-Yzer) is a village in the municipality of Alveringem in the Belgian province of West Flanders. The village is located near the border with France, and was therefore called Beveren aan de Franse grens during the 19th century. Until 1971, Beveren-aan-de-IJzer was an independent municipality.

Beveren-aan-de-IJzer
Village
Saint Audomarus Church
Beveren-aan-de-IJzer
Location in Belgium
Coordinates: 50.93854°N 2.64059°E / 50.93854; 2.64059
Country Belgium
RegionFlemish Region
ProvinceWest Flanders
MunicipalityAlveringem
Area
  Total12.35 km2 (4.77 sq mi)
Population
 (1999)
  Total659
  Density53/km2 (140/sq mi)
Time zoneCET
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