Laarne
Laarne | |
|---|---|
Location of Laarne | |
| Coordinates: 51°01′N 03°51′E / 51.017°N 3.850°E | |
| Country | Belgium |
| Community | Flemish Community |
| Region | Flemish Region |
| Province | East Flanders |
| Arrondissement | Dendermonde |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Andy De Cock (Team Burgemeester) |
| • Governing party/ies | Team Burgemeester, N-VA |
| Area | |
• Total | 32.58 km2 (12.58 sq mi) |
| Population (2018-01-01) | |
• Total | 12,487 |
| • Density | 380/km2 (990/sq mi) |
| Postal codes | 9270 |
| NIS code | 42010 |
| Area codes | 09 |
| Website | www.laarne.be |
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Laarne (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈlaːrnə]) is a municipality located in the Belgian province of East Flanders. The municipality comprises the towns of Kalken and Laarne proper. On 1 January 2018, Laarne had a total population of 12,487. The total area is 32.07 km2. The current mayor of Laarne is Ignace De Baerdemaecker, from the VLD (Liberal) party.