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Mariakerke, West Flanders

Coordinates: 51°12′42″N 2°52′17″E / 51.21167°N 2.87139°E / 51.21167; 2.87139
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Mariakerke (Dutch pronunciation: [maːˈrijaːˌkɛrkə]) is a seaside resort in the West Flanders province of Belgium. Previously a village of its own just to the west of Ostend, it now forms part of that town.

Mariakerke has about 17,485 inhabitants as of 2024.[1]

History

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The oldest reference to the town dates to 1171, when it is called S. Mariae Capella.

51°12′42″N 2°52′17″E / 51.21167°N 2.87139°E / 51.21167; 2.87139

References

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  1. ^ "Mariakerke (Gent, East Flanders Province (Sub-Municipalities), Belgium) - Population Statistics, Charts, Map, Location, Weather and Web Information". www.citypopulation.de. Retrieved 2024-12-28.
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