Lo-Reninge

Lo-Reninge ([ˌloːˈreːnɪŋə]; West Flemish: Lo-Rênienge) is a municipality located in the Belgian province of West Flanders. The municipality comprises the towns of Lo, Noordschote, Pollinkhove and Reninge. On January 1, 2006, Lo-Reninge had a total population of 3,306. The total area is 62.94 km² which gives a population density of 53 inhabitants per km². The Old Town Hall of Lo, built between 1565-1566, and its belfry were inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1999 as part of the Belfries of Belgium and France site.[2]

Lo-Reninge
Municipality
Old town hall and Belfry of Lo
Flag
Coat of arms
Lo-Reninge
Location in Belgium
Location of Lo-Reninge in West Flanders
Coordinates: 50°59′N 02°45′E
CountryBelgium
CommunityFlemish Community
RegionFlemish Region
ProvinceWest Flanders
ArrondissementDiksmuide
Government
 • MayorLode Morlion (Dynamisch)
 • Governing party/iesDynamisch
Area
 • Total62.94 km2 (24.30 sq mi)
Population
 (2018-01-01)[1]
 • Total3,289
 • Density52/km2 (140/sq mi)
Postal codes
8647
Area codes058
Websitewww.lo-reninge.be

It is the birthplace of Flemish painter Jacques-Albert Senave.

  • The 13th century city wall of Lo, with the Caesar's Tree behind it.
  • The Margriet windmill
  • Sint-Pieter's church in Lo

References
  1. "Wettelijke Bevolking per gemeente op 1 januari 2018". Statbel. Retrieved 9 March 2019.
  2. "Belfries of Belgium and France". UNESCO World Heritage Centre. United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization. Retrieved 5 November 2021.


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