Desteldonk

Desteldonk is a village in the municipality of Ghent in the Belgian province of East Flanders.

Desteldonk
Church of  Our Lady from the 14th century
Church of Our Lady from the 14th century
Desteldonk is located in Belgium
Desteldonk
Desteldonk
Location in Belgium
Coordinates: 51°7′19″N 3°46′52″E
CountryBelgium
Province East Flanders
MunicipalityGhent
Area
  Total5.72 km2 (2.21 sq mi)
Population
 (2021)[1]
  Total921
  Density160/km2 (420/sq mi)
Postal code
9042

The first historical record of Desteldonk dates back to 966 when it was listed as Thesledung. In 1236, it was named as a parish. Part of the original municipality was already annexed in 1927. It became part of Ghent in 1965.[2]

References

  1. "Bevolking per statistische sector - Sector 44021D5". Statistics Belgium. Retrieved 8 May 2022.
  2. "Desteldonk". Agentschap Onroerend Erfgoed (in Dutch). Retrieved 8 May 2022.

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