Deinze
Deinze (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈdɛi̯nzə] ⓘ) is a city and a municipality in the Belgian province of East Flanders. It comprises the city of Deinze, and the towns of Astene, Bachte-Maria-Leerne, Gottem, Grammene, Hansbeke, Landegem, Meigem, Merendree, Nevele, Petegem-aan-de-Leie, Poesele, Sint-Martens-Leerne, Vinkt, Vosselare, Wontergem, and Zeveren. On 1 January 2022, Deinze had a population of 44,315. The municipality's total area is 128.03 km2 (49 sq mi), giving a population density of 342 inhabitants per km2.
Deinze | |
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City and municipality | |
Clockwise from top: Marketplace, Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekerk, Old City Hall, Ooidonk Castle | |
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Flag Coat of arms | |
Location of Deinze | |
Deinze Location in Belgium
Location of Deinze in East Flanders | |
| Coordinates: 50°59′N 03°32′E | |
| Country | Belgium |
| Community | Flemish Community |
| Region | Flemish Region |
| Province | East Flanders |
| Arrondissement | Ghent |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Jan Vermeulen (CD&V) |
| • Governing party/ies | CD&V, Open Deinze |
| Area | |
| • Total | 128.03 km2 (49.43 sq mi) |
| Population (2022-01-01) | |
| • Total | 44,315 |
| • Density | 350/km2 (900/sq mi) |
| Postal codes | 9800 |
| NIS code | 44083 |
| Area codes | 09 |
| Website | www.deinze.be |
On 1 January 2019, the municipality of Nevele was merged into Deinze.
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