Mariakerke, West Flanders
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
The oldest reference to the town dates to 1171, when it is called S. Mariae Capella.
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References
- ^ "Mariakerke (Gent, East Flanders Province (Sub-Municipalities), Belgium) - Population Statistics, Charts, Map, Location, Weather and Web Information". www.citypopulation.de. Retrieved 2024-12-28.