Dampoort, Ghent

Dampoort (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈdɑmpoːrt]; also Dampoortwijk) is a neighbourhood in the city of Ghent in Belgium. In 2023, Dampoort had a total population of 12,870. 48% of residents are of foreign origin.^[1][2] Nowadays it is mainly known as the location of railway station Gent-Dampoort and a major crossroads. In former times it used to be the eastern gate of the city (poort being Dutch for "gate"). It opened the city towards the region of Waasland (or Land van Waas) and Antwerp.

Dampoort
Neighbourhood of Ghent
The winding hole
Location of Dampoort
Dampoort Show map of Belgium Dampoort Show map of East Flanders
Coordinates: 51°03′20″N 3°44′27″E
Country	Belgium
Community	Flemish Community
Region	Flemish Region
Province	East Flanders
Arrondissement	Ghent
Municipality	Ghent
Population  (2023)
• Total	12,870
Postal codes	9000
Area codes	09

It is also where the commercial seaport of Ghent links with the inner-city canals. Close to the Dampoort is Portus Ganda, the yachting area of the city, which opened in 2005, at the former confluence of the rivers Schelde (English: Scheldt) and Leie.

See also

• Campo Santo, Cementerie