Alveringem is a
municipality located in the
Belgian province of
West Flanders. The municipality comprises the towns of Alveringem proper,
Beveren,
Gijverinkhove[?],
Hoogstade[?],
Izenberge[?],
Leisele,
Oeren[?],
Sint-Rijkers[?] and
Stavele[?]. On January 1st, 2000 Alveringem had a total population of 4,805 (2,449 males and 2,356 females). The total area is 80.46
km² which gives a
population density of 59.72 inhabitants per km².