Ruiselede (historically Ruysselede) is a municipality located in the Belgian province of West Flanders. This town only comprises the town of Ruiselede proper. On January 1, 2006, Ruiselede had a total population of 5,113. The total area is 30.20 km² which gives a population density of 169 inhabitants per km².
Ruiselede | |
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Municipality | |
![]() Village centre, with town hall and church of Our Lady | |
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![]() ![]() Ruiselede Location in Belgium
Location of Ruiselede in West Flanders ![]() | |
Coordinates: 51°02′N 03°23′E | |
Country | Belgium |
Community | Flemish Community |
Region | Flemish Region |
Province | West Flanders |
Arrondissement | Tielt |
Government | |
• Mayor | Greet De Roo |
• Governing party/ies | RKD |
Area | |
• Total | 30.20 km2 (11.66 sq mi) |
Population (2018-01-01)[1] | |
• Total | 5,387 |
• Density | 180/km2 (460/sq mi) |
Postal codes | 8755 |
Area codes | 051 |
Website | www.ruiselede.be |
Ruiselede was the location of a coastal radio site. From 1923 to 1940 it had a VLF aerial. On 30 December 1933, the mast was demolished when an aircraft collided with it.
Municipalities in the Province of West Flanders, Flanders, Belgium | ||
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Bruges |
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Diksmuide | ||
Kortrijk | ||
Ostend |
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Roeselare | ||
Tielt | ||
Veurne | ||
Ypres |
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