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Veurne is a municipality in the Belgian province of West Flanders. The municipality comprises the town of Veurne proper and the settlements of Avekapelle, Booitshoeke, Bulskamp, De Moeren, Eggewaartskapelle, Houtem, Steenkerke, Vinkem, Wulveringem, and Zoutenaaie.
On 1 January 2005 Veurne had a total population of 11,856. The surface area of the municipality is 96.34 km², giving a population density of 123 inhabitants per km².
History
Veurne is first recorded as the Roman place Furna. Around 900 AD, it is noted as a fortification against the Viking raids. On August 20, 1297, the Battle of Furnes was fought between French and Flemish forces, in the ongoing struggle between the Flemish cities and the French king.
Famous inhabitants
Paul Delvaux, painter, died in Veurne
External link
- Official website (in Dutch)