Mendonk (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈmɛndɔŋk]) is a sub-municipality of the city of Ghent located in the province of East Flanders, Flemish Region, Belgium. It was a separate municipality until 1965. In 1927, part of the original municipality was already annexed to Ghent.[1] On 1 January 1965, it was merged into Ghent.[2]
Mendonk | |
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 St Bavo's Church | |
Location of Mendonk  | |
 Location of Mendonk in Ghent | |
  Mendonk   Mendonk | |
| Coordinates: 51°08′48″N 3°49′17″E / 51.14667°N 3.82139°E | |
| Country |  Belgium |
| Community |  Flemish Community |
| Region | Flemish Region |
| Province |  East Flanders |
| Arrondissement | Ghent |
| Municipality | Ghent |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.29 km2 (2.43 sq mi) |
| Population (2020-01-01) | |
| • Total | 230 |
| • Density | 37/km2 (95/sq mi) |
| Postal codes | 9042 |
| Area codes | 09 |
It is situated near the canal that connects the cities of Ghent and Terneuzen, which puts Mendonk in the middle of an industrial area.
References
edit- ^ "Gent - 19de- en 20ste-eeuwse stadsuitbreiding". inventaris.onroerenderfgoed.be (in Dutch). 1975-06-01. Retrieved 2024-01-28.
- ^ "LISTE ALPHABETIQUE DES COMMUNES - Fusions de 1963 à 1977" (PDF).
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