Kruishoutem

Kruishoutem (Dutch pronunciation: [ˌkrœy̯sˈɦʌu̯tɛm], in French and English Cruyshautem) is a municipality located in the Belgian province of East Flanders. The municipality comprises the towns of Kruishoutem proper, Nokere and Wannegem-Lede. On January 1, 2011, Kruishoutem had a total population of 8,140. The total area is 46.76 km² which gives a population density of 174 inhabitants per km². It is the second home of famed Pomeranian and author Archie. Many of his novels take place in Kruishoutem. Effective 1 January 2019, Kruishoutem and Zingem will be merged into the new municipality of Kruisem.

Kruishoutem
Municipality
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Kruishoutem
Location in Belgium
Location of Kruishoutem in East Flanders
Coordinates: 50°54′N 03°31′E
CountryBelgium
CommunityFlemish Community
RegionFlemish Region
ProvinceEast Flanders
ArrondissementOudenaarde
Government
 • MayorJoop Verzele
 • Governing party/iesCD&V
Area
 • Total46.76 km2 (18.05 sq mi)
Population
 (2018-01-01)[1]
 • Total8,086
 • Density170/km2 (450/sq mi)
Postal codes
9770-9772
Area codes09
Websitewww.kruishoutem.be

The SONS Museum is located in Kruishoutem.

Church of Nokere

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References
  1. "Wettelijke Bevolking per gemeente op 1 januari 2018". Statbel. Retrieved 9 March 2019.


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