Fortem
Fortem is a locality in Alveringem, Arrondissement of Veurne, Flanders. Fortem is situated nearby to the locality Alveringem, as well as near the hamlet Oeren.Places of Interest
Highlights include Sint-Audomaruskerk and Sint-Apolloniakerk.
Heilige-Kruisverheffingskerk
Church
Heilige-Kruisverheffingskerk is a church, which is situated 3½ km northeast of Fortem.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Oeren and Lampernisse.
Oeren
Hamlet
Oeren is a village in the Belgian province of West Flanders and is a submunicipality of Alveringem. It was an independent municipality until 1970. Oeren is located within the Westhoek region along the Lovaart channel.
Lampernisse
Hamlet
Lampernisse is a village and sub-municipality of Diksmuide, in the province of West Flanders, Belgium. Located in the Flemish Region, it is an agricultural and residential village in the polder area northwest of Diksmuide. Lampernisse is situated 3½ km northeast of Fortem.
Sint-Rijkers
Hamlet
Sint-Rijkers is a village in the Belgian province of West Flanders and is a submunicipality of Alveringem. It was an independent municipality until 1970. Sint-Rijkers is situated 3½ km southwest of Fortem.
Fortem
- Type: Locality
- Also known as: “Forthem”
- Location: Alveringem, Arrondissement of Veurne, West Flanders, Flanders, Belgium, Benelux, Europe
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Latitude
51.01561° or 51° 0′ 56″ north
Longitude
2.72753° or 2° 43′ 39″ east
Elevation
2 metres (7 feet)
United Nations Location Code
BE FRM
Open location code
9F342P8H+62
GeoNames ID
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Satellite Map
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In Other Languages
“Fortem” goes by many names.
- Vlaams: “Vorthem” (historical)
Localities in the Area
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