Kluisbergen
Kluisbergen (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈklœy̯zˌbɛrɣə(n)]) is a municipality located in the Belgian province of East Flanders, along the Scheldt river. The municipality comprises the towns of Berchem, Kwaremont, Ruien and Zulzeke which fused in 1971. In 2021, Kluisbergen had a total population of 6,682. The total area is 30.38 km². The town of Ruien is the largest and has some outdoor facilities. Kluisbergen is also home to the "Kluisbos", a forest which has 2 ancient standing stones, dating back to Roman times.
Kluisbergen | |
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Municipality | |
Typical Flemish Ardennes landscape | |
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Flag Coat of arms | |
Location of Kluisbergen | |
Kluisbergen Location in Belgium
Location of Kluisbergen in East Flanders | |
| Coordinates: 50°47′N 03°31′E | |
| Country | Belgium |
| Community | Flemish Community |
| Region | Flemish Region |
| Province | East Flanders |
| Arrondissement | Oudenaarde |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Philippe Willequet |
| • Governing party/ies | Gemeentebelangen |
| Area | |
| • Total | 30.63 km2 (11.83 sq mi) |
| Population (2018-01-01) | |
| • Total | 6,453 |
| • Density | 210/km2 (550/sq mi) |
| Postal codes | 9690 |
| NIS code | 45060 |
| Area codes | 055 |
| Website | www.kluisbergen.be |
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