Oostnieuwkerke is a Belgian village in the province of West Flanders. It is part of the municipality of Staden. There are more than 3400 inhabitants and Oostnieuwkerke lies closer to the town Roeselare than it is to the main village Staden. The little river the Mandel flows through the centre of Oostnieuwkerke towards Roeselare.


The name Oostnieuwkerke comes from the words "Oost" (east) and "Nieuwkerk" (new church). The first time it was mentioned was in 1277. In 1550, there were only three houses in the village. There are still some old buildings left like a farmhouse called 'De Vier Winden' which dates back to 1670.

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