Moorslede | |||
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Municipality | |||
Moorslede town hall
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Location in Belgium | |||
Coordinates: 50°53′N 03°04′E / 50.883°N 3.067°ECoordinates: 50°53′N 03°04′E / 50.883°N 3.067°E | |||
Country | Belgium | ||
Community | Flemish Community | ||
Region | Flemish Region | ||
Province | West Flanders | ||
Arrondissement | Roeselare | ||
Government | |||
• Mayor | Ward Vergote | ||
• Governing party/ies | Visie/Pro | ||
Area | |||
• Total | 35.34 km2 (13.64 sq mi) | ||
Population (1 January 2016) | |||
• Total | 10,949 | ||
• Density | 310/km2 (800/sq mi) | ||
Postal codes | 8890 | ||
Area codes | 051 | ||
Website | www.moorslede.be |
Moorslede is a municipality located in the Belgian province of West Flanders. The municipality comprises the towns of Dadizele, Slypskapelle and Moorslede proper. On 1 January 2006, Moorslede had a total population of 10,618. The total area is 35.34 km² which gives a population density of 300 inhabitants per km².
Moorslede was home to the 1950 UCI World Championships, won by Briek Schotte.