| Kruishoutem | |||
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| Municipality | |||
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| Location in Belgium | |||
| Coordinates: 50°54′N 03°31′E / 50.900°N 3.517°ECoordinates: 50°54′N 03°31′E / 50.900°N 3.517°E | |||
| Country | Belgium | ||
| Community | Flemish Community | ||
| Region | Flemish Region | ||
| Province | East Flanders | ||
| Arrondissement | Oudenaarde | ||
| Government | |||
| • Mayor | Joop Verzele | ||
| • Governing party/ies | CD&V | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 46.76 km2 (18.05 sq mi) | ||
| Population (1 January 2016) | |||
| • Total | 8,137 | ||
| • Density | 170/km2 (450/sq mi) | ||
| Postal codes | 9770-9772 | ||
| Area codes | 09 | ||
| Website | www.kruishoutem.be | ||
Kruishoutem (Dutch pronunciation: [ˌkrœy̯sˈɦʌu̯tɛm], in French and English Cruyshautem) is a municipality located in the Belgian province of East Flanders. The municipality comprises the towns of Kruishoutem proper, Nokere and Wannegem-Lede. On January 1, 2011, Kruishoutem had a total population of 8,140. The total area is 46.76 km² which gives a population density of 174 inhabitants per km².
The SONS Museum is located in Kruishoutem.