Kortemark
Kortemark | |
|---|---|
Location of Kortemark | |
| Coordinates: 51°02′N 03°02′E / 51.033°N 3.033°E | |
| Country | Belgium |
| Community | Flemish Community |
| Region | Flemish Region |
| Province | West Flanders |
| Arrondissement | Diksmuide |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Karolien Damman (CD&V) |
| • Governing party/ies | Open Vld, CD&V |
| Area | |
• Total | 55.43 km2 (21.40 sq mi) |
| Population (2018-01-01) | |
• Total | 12,584 |
| • Density | 230/km2 (590/sq mi) |
| Postal codes | 8610 |
| NIS code | 32011 |
| Area codes | 051 |
| Website | www.kortemark.be |
Kortemark (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈkɔrtəmɑr(ə)k]), also previously Cortemarck, is a municipality located in the Belgian province of West Flanders. The municipality comprises the towns of Handzame, Kortemark, Werken and Zarren. On January 1, 2006, Kortemark had a total population of 11,976. The total area is 55.00 km2 which gives a population density of 218 inhabitants per km2.