Kortemark

Kortemark (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈkɔrtəmɑr(ə)k]), also previously Cortemarck, is a municipality located in the Belgian province of West Flanders. The municipality comprises the towns of Handzame, Kortemark, Werken and Zarren. On January 1, 2006, Kortemark had a total population of 11,976. The total area is 55.00 km² which gives a population density of 218 inhabitants per km².

Kortemark
Municipality
Flag Coat of arms
Location of Kortemark
Kortemark Location in Belgium Location of Kortemark in West Flanders
Coordinates: 51°02′N 03°02′E
Country	Belgium
Community	Flemish Community
Region	Flemish Region
Province	West Flanders
Arrondissement	Diksmuide
Government
• Mayor	Karolien Damman (CD&V)
• Governing party/ies	Open Vld, CD&V
Area
• Total	55.43 km2 (21.40 sq mi)
Population  (2018-01-01)[1]
• Total	12,584
• Density	230/km2 (590/sq mi)
Postal codes	8610
NIS code	32011
Area codes	051
Website	www.kortemark.be

Kortemark, church: Sint-Bartholomeuskerk

Notable people

• Gustave Sap, politician, (Kortemark, 21 January 1886 - Brussels, 19 March 1940)