Beernem
Beernem | |
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Bulskampveld Castle | |
Location of Beernem | |
Location in Belgium
Location of Beernem in West Flanders | |
| Coordinates: 51°08′N 03°20′E / 51.133°N 3.333°E | |
| Country | Belgium |
| Community | Flemish Community |
| Region | Flemish Region |
| Province | West Flanders |
| Arrondissement | Bruges |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Jos Sypré (CD&V) |
| • Governing party/ies | CD&V, Vooruit, Groen |
| Area | |
• Total | 72.42 km2 (27.96 sq mi) |
| Population (2018-01-01) | |
• Total | 15,687 |
| • Density | 220/km2 (560/sq mi) |
| Postal codes | 8730 |
| NIS code | 31003 |
| Area codes | 050 |
| Website | www.beernem.be |
Beernem (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈbeːrnəm] ⓘ; West Flemish: Beirnem) is a rural municipality in the Belgian province of West Flanders, located southeast of Bruges. The municipality comprises the towns of Beernem proper, Oedelem and Sint-Joris. On January 1, 2006 Beernem had a total population of 14,642, mostly in Beernem proper and Oedelem. The total area is 71.68 km² which gives a population density of 204 inhabitants per km².