Drongen
Drongen (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈdrɔŋə(n)] ⓘ; French: Tronchiennes, pronounced [tʁɔ̃ʃjɛn]) is a sub-municipality of the city of Ghent located in the province of East Flanders, Flemish Region, Belgium. It was a separate municipality until 1977. In 1967, part of the original municipality was already annexed to Ghent. On 1 January 1977, the municipality of Drongen was merged into Ghent.
Drongen | |
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View on Drongen, with the "Oude Abdij" (Old Abbey), the tower of the Church of Saint Gerulph, and the Pontbrug bridge over an arm of the Leie | |
Location of Drongen | |
Location of Drongen in Ghent | |
Drongen Drongen | |
| Coordinates: 51°3′1″N 3°39′46″E | |
| Country | Belgium |
| Community | Flemish Community |
| Region | Flemish Region |
| Province | East Flanders |
| Arrondissement | Ghent |
| Municipality | Ghent |
| Area | |
| • Total | 27.43 km2 (10.59 sq mi) |
| Population (2020-01-01) | |
| • Total | 13,038 |
| • Density | 480/km2 (1,200/sq mi) |
| Postal codes | 9031 |
| Area codes | 09 |
Drongen is divided into three parishes: Drongen, Luchteren and Baarle.
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