Desteldonk is a village in the municipality of Ghent in the Belgian province of East Flanders.
Desteldonk | |
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Deelgemeente | |
Church of Our Lady from the 14th century | |
![]() ![]() Desteldonk Location in Belgium | |
Coordinates: 51°7′19″N 3°46′52″E | |
Country | Belgium |
Province | ![]() |
Municipality | Ghent |
Area | |
• Total | 5.72 km2 (2.21 sq mi) |
Population (2021)[1] | |
• Total | 921 |
• Density | 160/km2 (420/sq mi) |
Postal code | 9042 |
The first historical record of Desteldonk dates back to 966 when it was listed as Thesledung. In 1236, it was named as a parish. Part of the original municipality was already annexed in 1927. It became part of Ghent in 1965.[2]
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