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Voorstede
Veurstadt
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Descending, from top: View of the Binnen Waterfront, warehouse district, and Voorstede city hall
Flag of Voorstede
Coat of arms of Voorstede
Anthem: Onze stad tussen heide en zee
CountryVossem
Government
 • BodyStadsraad van Voorstede
 • First MayorPeter Vandenlange (Conservatieven)
 • Governing partiesConservatieven
Area
 • City1,255.22 km2 (484.64 sq mi)
Population
 (30 September 2016)
 • City4,822,445
 • Density3,800/km2 (10,000/sq mi)
 • Metro
9,107,429
DemonymVoors
Posta Code
10000-11500
Area Code010
ISO 3166 codeVO-VO
Vehicle registration
  • V

Voorstede is the capital city of Vossem, and the administrative seat of the Hoofstedelijk Gewest. It is the seat of the Vossian monarchy. Voorstede is the second largest city in the country in terms of both population and economic importance. The city straddles the river Ven shortly before it reaches the sea.

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Voorstede City Hall (front view)

The city and administrative area of Voorstede are governed by the Stadsraad van Voorstede ('City Council') which is elected by and represents residents of the capital administrative region in most aspects while the House of Deemse still retains some of its historical special privileges to this day, though the royal house tends to keep out of local politics and remain on the city council in a ceremonial role. The role of Council Speaker is traditionally held by the heir apparent after completing their studies and military service until the day they ascend to the throne.

The seat of the city and regional government are in Vossem's city hall.

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