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
Logo of Gent
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 Graslei, in the old city centre
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