Kruishoutem 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 1st, 2000 Kruishoutem had a total population of 7,849 (4,002 males and 3,847 females). The total area is 47.57
km² which gives a
population density of 165.00 inhabitants per km².