Poperinge is a
municipality located in the
Belgian province of
West Flanders. The municipality comprises the city of Poperinge proper and the towns of
Krombeke[?],
Proven[?],
Reningelst[?],
Roesbrugge-Haringe[?] and
Watou[?]. On January 1st, 2000 Poperinge had a total population of 19,254 (9,533 males and 9,721 females). The total area is 120.51
km² which gives a
population density of 159.77 inhabitants per km².