Houthulst

Houthulst is a locality in , , and has about 8,950 residents. Houthulst is situated nearby to the locality , as well as near the neighborhood .
  • Type: Locality with 8,950 residents
  • Also known as: Houthuls
  • Postal code: 8650

Places of Interest

Highlights include Houthulst Churchyard and Sint-Jan Baptistkerk.

Cemetery
is a cemetery.

Church
is a church.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Vijfwegen and Klerken.

Hamlet
is a hamlet, which is situated 3½ km southeast of Houthulst.

Village
is a village in in . It forms a part of the commune of in . It was first mentioned in a letter by Arnulphus the Elder from 961 and the village's archives survive from as early as 1653. is situated 4 km northwest of Houthulst.

Village
is a town in , province, . The ice cream manufacturer Ysco was founded here in 1949. is situated 4½ km north of Houthulst.

Houthulst

Latitude
50.97824° or 50° 58′ 42″ north
Longitude
2.9505° or 2° 57′ 2″ east
Population
8,950
Elevation
18 metres (59 feet)
United Nations Location Code
BE HHU
Open location code
9F24XXH2+76
Geo­Names ID
2795255
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In Other Languages

From Dutch to Vlaams—“Houthulst” goes by many names.
  • Dutch: Houthulst
  • Esperanto: Houthulst
  • French: Houthulst
  • Norwegian: Houthulst
  • Spanish: Houthulst
  • Vlaams: Oetulst

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