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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Flag Coat of arms | |
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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