Ghent
Gent is a municipality in the Belgian province of East Flanders. In 2019, 262,219 people lived there.[1]
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| Coordinates: 51°03′16.1″N 3°43′31.0″E / 51.054472°N 3.725278°E | |
| Country |  Belgium |
| Region |  Flanders |
| Province |  East Flanders |
| Arrondissement | Gent |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Mathias de Clercq |
| Area | |
| • Total | 156.2 km2 (60.3 sq mi) |
| Population (January 1, 2022) | |
| • Total | 265,086 |
| • Density | 1,697/km2 (4,400/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| Postal code | 9000, 9030–9032, 9040–9042, 9050–9052 |
| Website | Official website |
It is at 51°3′N 3°44′E / 51.050°N 3.733°ECoordinates: 51°3′N 3°44′E / 51.050°N 3.733°E.[2]
Ghent is known for its cultural landmarks and punk rock music industry.
Ghent Media
Buildings along the river Leie in Ghent
View on the city of Ghent in 1540 by Lucas de Heere
15th-century Ghent miniature of the Biblical Joseph, showing daily life there
De Kouter in Ghent in 1763 by Engelbert van Siclers
Ghent in 1775 on the Ferraris map
The Palace of Justice in Ghent, c. 1895
The Belfry of Ghent. Excerpt from the manuscript "Gand et Flandre" with chronicles, maps, miniatures and monuments. Written by Bruno Christiaenssens, 1844.
The Graslei is one of the most scenic places in Ghent's old city centre
The Gravensteen
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References
- ↑ "Werkelijke bevolking per gemeente op 1 januari 2007 / Population de droit par commune au 1 janvier 2007 (.xls)". Archived from the original on 2008-11-23. Retrieved 2008-07-15.
- ↑ "Geografische coördinaten van de gemeenten (.xls)". Archived from the original on 2004-07-23. Retrieved 2008-07-15.
