Moorslede

Moorslede
Municipality

Moorslede town hall

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Moorslede

Location in Belgium

Coordinates: 50°53′N 03°04′E / 50.883°N 3.067°E / 50.883; 3.067Coordinates: 50°53′N 03°04′E / 50.883°N 3.067°E / 50.883; 3.067
Country Belgium
Community Flemish Community
Region Flemish Region
Province West Flanders
Arrondissement Roeselare
Government
  Mayor Ward Vergote
  Governing party/ies Visie/Pro
Area
  Total 35.34 km2 (13.64 sq mi)
Population (1 January 2013)[1]
  Total 10,925
  Density 310/km2 (800/sq mi)
Postal codes 8890
Area codes 051
Website www.moorslede.be

Moorslede is a municipality located in the Belgian province of West Flanders. The municipality comprises the towns of Dadizele, Slypskapelle and Moorslede proper. On 1 January 2006, Moorslede had a total population of 10,618. The total area is 35.34 km² which gives a population density of 300 inhabitants per km².

History

Moorslede was home to the 1950 UCI World Championships, won by Briek Schotte.

Notable inhabitants

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