Mendonk (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈmɛndɔŋk]) is a sub-municipality of the city of Ghent located in the province of East Flanders, Flemish Region, Belgium. It was a separate municipality until 1965. In 1927, part of the original municipality was already annexed to Ghent.[1] On 1 January 1965, it was merged into Ghent.[2]

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St Bavo's Church
St Bavo's Church
Location of Mendonk
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Location of Mendonk in Ghent
Location of Mendonk in Ghent
Mendonk is located in Belgium
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Mendonk
Mendonk is located in East Flanders
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Mendonk
Coordinates: 51°08′48″N 3°49′17″E / 51.14667°N 3.82139°E / 51.14667; 3.82139
Country Belgium
Community Flemish Community
Region Flemish Region
Province East Flanders
ArrondissementGhent
MunicipalityGhent
Area
 • Total6.29 km2 (2.43 sq mi)
Population
 (2020-01-01)
 • Total230
 • Density37/km2 (95/sq mi)
Postal codes
9042
Area codes09

It is situated near the canal that connects the cities of Ghent and Terneuzen, which puts Mendonk in the middle of an industrial area.

References

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  1. ^ "Gent - 19de- en 20ste-eeuwse stadsuitbreiding". inventaris.onroerenderfgoed.be (in Dutch). 1975-06-01. Retrieved 2024-01-28.
  2. ^ "LISTE ALPHABETIQUE DES COMMUNES - Fusions de 1963 à 1977" (PDF).