Dampoort (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈdɑmpoːrt]; also Dampoortwijk) is a neighbourhood in the city of Ghent in Belgium. In 2023, Dampoort had a total population of 12,870. 48% of residents are of foreign origin.[1][2] Nowadays it is mainly known as the location of railway station Gent-Dampoort and a major crossroads. In former times it used to be the eastern gate of the city (poort being Dutch for "gate"). It opened the city towards the region of Waasland (or Land van Waas) and Antwerp.

Dampoort
Neighbourhood of Ghent
The winding hole
The winding hole
Location of Dampoort
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Dampoort is located in Belgium
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Dampoort
Dampoort is located in East Flanders
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Dampoort
Coordinates: 51°03′20″N 3°44′27″E / 51.05556°N 3.74083°E / 51.05556; 3.74083
Country Belgium
Community Flemish Community
Region Flemish Region
Province East Flanders
ArrondissementGhent
MunicipalityGhent
Population
 (2023)
 • Total12,870
Postal codes
9000
Area codes09

It is also where the commercial seaport of Ghent links with the inner-city canals. Close to the Dampoort is Portus Ganda, the yachting area of the city, which opened in 2005, at the former confluence of the rivers Schelde (English: Scheldt) and Leie.

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References

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  1. ^ "Dampoort | Met hoeveel in - Stad Gent". hoeveelin.stad.gent (in Dutch). Retrieved 2024-01-29.
  2. ^ "Dashboard". gent.buurtmonitor.be. Retrieved 2024-01-29.