Oostende, Flanders
Oostende: city in West Flanders, Belgium
About
Quick Facts about Oostende
| Population | 71,332 |
| Country | Belgium |
| State | Flanders (Belgium) |
| County | Provincie West-Vlaanderen |
| Postal code | 8400 |
| Phone Area Codes | 059 |
| Area | 37.72 km2 |
| Official name | Oostende |
| Has part | Stene, Zandvoorde |
| Annual number of weddings | 223 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 51.2167,2.9167 |
| Official language | Dutch |
| Capital | Ostend |
| Establishment | January 01, 1265 (761 years ago) |
| Time Zone | UTC+01:00 |
| Local time | 10:48:58 (23rd April 2026) |
Geography
Oostende is located at 51°13'0"N 2°55'0"E (51.2166667, 2.9166667). It has 3 neighbors: Oudenburg, Middelkerke and Gistel.
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Demographics
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 70,274 | - | demographic balance |
| 2016 | 70,600 | 0.46% | demographic balance |
| 2018 | 71,332 | 1.03% | demographic balance |
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