Gistel
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Gistel is a municipality located in the Belgian province of West Flanders. The municipality comprises the city of Gistel proper and the towns of Moere, Snaaskerke and Zevekote. On January 1 2005 Gistel had a total population of 11,159. The total area is 42.25 km² which gives a population density of 264.09 inhabitants per km². The German town of Büdingen is its twin town.
The most famous inhabitant of Gistel was Sylvère Maes, winner of the Tour de France in 1936 and 1939.
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External links
- Official website - Available only in Dutchde:Gistel