Moorslede (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈmoːrsˌleːdə]) 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 | |
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![]() ![]() Moorslede Location in Belgium
Location of Moorslede in West Flanders ![]() | |
Coordinates: 50°53′N 03°04′E | |
Country | Belgium |
Community | Flemish Community |
Region | Flemish Region |
Province | West Flanders |
Arrondissement | Roeselare |
Government | |
• Mayor | Ward Vergote (Visie) |
• Governing party/ies | Visie, STERK |
Area | |
• Total | 35.34 km2 (13.64 sq mi) |
Population (2018-01-01)[1] | |
• Total | 11,080 |
• Density | 310/km2 (810/sq mi) |
Postal codes | 8890 |
Area codes | 051 |
Website | www.moorslede.be |
Moorslede was home to the 1950 UCI World Championships, won by Briek Schotte.
Municipalities in the Province of West Flanders, Flanders, Belgium | ||
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Ostend |
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Tielt | ||
Veurne | ||
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