Proven
Deelgemeente in West Flanders, Belgium
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Proven is a rural village in the Belgian province of West Flanders, and a "deelgemeente" of the municipality Poperinge.[1] The village has about 1400 inhabitants. (specifically, 1,394 inhabitants as of 1999).[2]
CountryBelgium
Postal code
8972
Proven | |
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| Coordinates: 50°53′25″N 2°39′27″E | |
| Country | Belgium |
| Province | West Flanders |
| Municipality | Poperinge |
| Area | |
• Total | 13.10 km2 (5.06 sq mi) |
| Population (1999) | |
• Total | 1,394 |
| Source: NIS | |
| Postal code | 8972 |
The church and parish of Proven are named after Saint Victor.[2] The Saint Victor Church was rebuilt in 1806, after the late Gothic church from the early 17th century burnt down in 1802. [3]In popular speech, the tower is called "peperbus"[3] (pepper shaker).
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