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Houthulst

Houthulst
Municipality
Houthulst town hall
Houthulst town hall
Flag of Houthulst
Flag
Coat of arms of Houthulst
Coat of arms
Houthulst is located in Belgium
Houthulst
Houthulst
Location in Belgium
Coordinates: 50°59′N 02°57′E / 50.983°N 2.950°E / 50.983; 2.950Coordinates: 50°59′N 02°57′E / 50.983°N 2.950°E / 50.983; 2.950
Country Belgium
Community Flemish Community
Region Flemish Region
Province West Flanders
Arrondissement Diksmuide
Government
 • Mayor Ann Vansteenkiste (CD&V)
 • Governing party/ies CD&V, sp.a Open
Area
 • Total 55.89 km2 (21.58 sq mi)
Population (1 January 2016)
 • Total 10,037
 • Density 180/km2 (470/sq mi)
Postal codes 8650
Area codes 051
Website www.houthulst.be

Houthulst (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈɦʌutɦɵlst]) (West Flemish: Outulst) is a municipality located in the Belgian province of West Flanders. The municipality comprises the towns of Houthulst proper, Jonkershove, Klerken and Merkem. On January 1, 2006, Houthulst had a total population of 9,051. The total area is 55.89 km² which gives a population density of 162 inhabitants per km².



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