DEINZE

'Deinze' is a municipality located in the Belgian province of East Flanders. The municipality comprises the city of Deinze proper and the towns of Astene, Bachte-Maria-Leerne, Gottem, Grammene, Meigem, Petegem-aan-de-Leie, Sint-Martens-Leerne, Vinkt, Wontergem and Zeveren. On January 1st, 2006 Deinze had a total population of 28,320. The total area is 75.54 km² which gives a population density of 375 inhabitants per km².

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Places of interest

Famous inhabitants

External links

Places of interest

★ The Ooidonk Castle, from the 16th century

Famous inhabitants

★ Raoul De Keyser, painter

★ Rudy Dhaenens, cyclist, World Champion

★ Poppo of Deinze, saint

★ Jacques Rogge, president of the IOC

★ Karel Van Wijnendaele, founder of the Ronde van Vlaanderen

External links

★ Official website - Available only in Dutch

★ Local Radio Station website - Available only in Dutch

★ De Gazet van Deinze (local newspaper) website - Available only in Dutch