Gent

Ghent is a city in in . Ghent is a city with a population of 265,000 in 2020, with rich history. During the Middle Ages, Ghent was one of the richest and most powerful cities in Europe.
  • Locality with about 262,000 residents
  • Also known as
    “44021”
    “Arrondissement de Gand”
    “Ghent”

Places of Interest

Discover Castle of the Counts and St Bavo’s Cathedral.
The Gravensteen is a medieval castle in the city of , in .
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Church
Saint Bavo's Cathedral, also known as Sint-Baafs…
The is one of three medieval towers…

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Evergem and Wondelgem.
is a municipality located in the province of .
4½ km northwest of Gent
is a sub-municipality of the city of …
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Latitude
51.073° or 51° 4′ 23″ north
Longitude
3.7366° or 3° 44′ 12″ east
Open location code
9F353PFP+6M
Geo­Names ID

Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

From Dutch to Irish—“Gent” goes by many names.
GentDutch
GentIrish

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Muide and Sas van Gent Wijk.
“Every day is a journey, and the journey itself is home.”

East Flanders: Highlights

Learn more about Ghent and Aalst.