Arrondissement of Ostend
Arrondissement of Ostend
Arrondissement Oostende | |
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Location of the arrondissement in West Flanders | |
| Coordinates: 51°12′N 2°54′E / 51.2°N 2.9°E | |
| Country | Belgium |
| Region | Flanders |
| Province | West Flanders |
| Municipalities | 7 |
| Area | |
• Total | 291.60 km2 (112.59 sq mi) |
| Population (1 January 2017) | |
• Total | 155,717 |
| • Density | 534.01/km2 (1,383.1/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
The Arrondissement of Ostend (Dutch: Arrondissement Oostende; French: Arrondissement d'Ostende) is one of the eight administrative arrondissements in the Province of West Flanders, Belgium. Spanning approximately 304.6 km2 (117.6 sq mi), it comprises seven municipalities. As of January 2024, it had an estimated 160,032 residents. Located in northern West Flanders, it serves as a significant economic and transport hub, with a major port, airport, and coastal tourism infrastructure centered on Ostend city.