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Harelbeke, Administrative division in Flanders, Belgium.

Description

Harelbeke is an administrative center in West Flanders province, comprising the main city along with the towns of Bavikhove and Hulste. The municipality functions as a local administrative hub and serves as the center for community services in the area.

History

Harelbeke underwent a fundamental restructuring of its administrative framework in 1977, marking a new phase in Belgian municipal organization. This transformation shaped how the municipality operates and how citizens interact with local government services.

Culture

The Peter Benoit Museum houses exhibitions and musical collections that reveal the region's artistic traditions through the classical composer's work. Visitors can explore how this musician shaped the local cultural identity and artistic life of the area.

Practical

The municipal administration offers digital services through an online portal where residents can schedule appointments and access important information. This setup makes it easy for people to handle administrative tasks from anywhere at their own pace.

Did you know?

The Harelbeke New British Cemetery holds around 1000 graves of Commonwealth soldiers from World War I. The cemetery was designed by a British architect and stands as a quiet memorial to those who died in the war.

Capital city
Harelbeke
Part of
Politiezone Gavers, Emergency rescue zone Fluvia
Shares border with
Oostrozebeke, Lendelede, Kuurne, Kortrijk, Zwevegem, Deerlijk, Waregem, Wielsbeke, Ingelmunster
Phone
GPS coordinates
50.85670,3.31310
Latest update
December 7, 2025 20:24

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