Assenede is a municipality located in the Belgian province of East Flanders. The municipality comprises the towns of Assenede proper, Bassevelde, Boekhoute and Oosteeklo. On January 1st, 2000 Assenede had a total population of 13,597 (6,741 males and 6,856 females). The total area is 87.29 km² which gives a population density of 155.77 inhabitants per km².
