Oostkamp (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈ(ʔ)oːs̪t̪kɑmp]) is a municipality located in the Belgian province of West Flanders. The municipality comprises the villages of Hertsberge, Oostkamp proper, Ruddervoorde and Waardamme. On January 1, 2006 Oostkamp had a total population of 21,796. The total area is 79.65 km² which gives a population density of 274 inhabitants per km².
Oostkamp | |
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Country | Belgium |
Community | Flemish Community |
Region | Flemish Region |
Province | West Flanders |
Arrondissement | Bruges |
Government | |
• Mayor | Luc Vanparys (CD&V) |
• Governing party/ies | CD&V |
Area | |
• Total | 80.13 km2 (30.94 sq mi) |
Population (2018-01-01)[1] | |
• Total | 23,580 |
• Density | 290/km2 (760/sq mi) |
Postal codes | 8020 |
NIS code | 31022 |
Area codes | 050 |
Website | www.oostkamp.be |
History
The name Oostkamp comes from the Medieval name "Orscamp", meaning place of the horses. The old word ors is identical with the English word horse.
Oostkamp during World War II
The Canadian 4th Armoured Division liberated the village on 8 September 1944 (World War II) during the Battle of Moerbrugge. A monument was erected by the Ghent-Bruges Canal to honour the 53 Canadian casualties.
Fusion of 1977
With the Belgian Unity Law the four villages of Oostkamp proper, Hertsberge, Ruddervoorde and Waardamme became the Municipality of Greater Oostkamp
Sister cities
- - Chaumont, France
- - Bad Langensalza, Germany
- - Bad Nauheim, Germany
References
- ^ "Wettelijke Bevolking per gemeente op 1 januari 2018". Statbel. Retrieved 9 March 2019.
External links
- Template:Nl icon Official Website
- Template:Nl icon Website of Heemkring Oostkamp: Studygroup of the local customs and folklore of Oostkamp
- Template:Nl icon Oostkamp.org: A wiki by citizens - The creators of this wiki try to preserve the friendly character of the municipality.