Bredene

Bredene
Municipality
Flag Coat of arms
Bredene Location in Belgium
Location of Bredene in West Flanders
Coordinates: 51°14′N 02°58′E / 51.233°N 2.967°E / 51.233; 2.967Coordinates: 51°14′N 02°58′E / 51.233°N 2.967°E / 51.233; 2.967
Country	Belgium
Community	Flemish Community
Region	Flemish Region
Province	West Flanders
Arrondissement	Ostend
Government
• Mayor	Steve Vandeberghe (sp.a.)
• Governing party/ies	sp.a, CD&V
Area
• Total	13.08 km2 (5.05 sq mi)
Population (1 January 2016)
• Total	17,360
• Density	1,300/km2 (3,400/sq mi)
Postal codes	8450
Area codes	059
Website	www.bredene.be

Bredene (West Flemish: Brèinienge) is a municipality located in the Belgian province of West Flanders. The municipality only comprises the town of Bredene proper. On 1 January 2006, Bredene had a total population of 15,118. The total area is 13.08 km² which gives a population density of 1156 inhabitants per km².

Bredene is situated at the Belgian coast and makes its income mostly out of tourism. In the period of July and August, the population doubles due to many events that attract people from everywhere. Belgium's only nude beach is at 51°14′58″N 02°57′38″E / 51.24944°N 2.96056°E / 51.24944; 2.96056 near tram stop "Bredene Renbaan (Hippodroom)".