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
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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