Ruiselede

Ruiselede (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈrœysəˌleːdə]; West Flemish: Ruuslee; historically Ruysselede) is a former municipality located in the Belgian province of West Flanders. This town only comprises the town of Ruiselede proper. On January 1, 2006, Ruiselede had a total population of 5,113. The total area is 30.20 km² which gives a population density of 169 inhabitants per km².

Ruiselede
Municipality
Village centre, with town hall and church of Our Lady
Flag Coat of arms
Location of Ruiselede
Ruiselede Location in Belgium Location of Ruiselede in West Flanders
Coordinates: 51°02′N 03°23′E
Country	Belgium
Community	Flemish Community
Region	Flemish Region
Province	West Flanders
Arrondissement	Tielt
Government
• Mayor	Greet De Roo (RKD)
• Governing party/ies	RKD
Area
• Total	30.62 km2 (11.82 sq mi)
Population  (2018-01-01)[1]
• Total	5,387
• Density	180/km2 (460/sq mi)
Postal codes	8755
NIS code	37012
Area codes	051
Website	www.ruiselede.be

Ruiselede was the location of a coastal radio site. From 1923 to 1940 it had a VLF aerial. On 30 December 1933, the mast was demolished when an aircraft collided with it.

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  Onze-Lieve-Vrouw-ten-Hemelopnemingskerk (Ruiselede) [nl]