Wichelen (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈʋɪxələ(n)] ) is a municipality located in the Denderstreek in the Belgian province of East Flanders, comprising the towns of Schellebelle , Serskamp and Wichelen proper. In 2021, its population was 11,690 and its area 22.87 km².[2]
Wichelen | |
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Location in Belgium
Location of Wichelen in East Flanders | |
Coordinates: 51°00′N 03°58′E / 51.000°N 3.967°E | |
Country | |
Community | Flemish Community |
Region | Flemish Region |
Province | East Flanders |
Arrondissement | Dendermonde |
Government | |
• Mayor | Kenneth Taylor (SAMEN) |
• Governing party/ies | SAMEN |
Area | |
• Total | 23.2 km2 (9.0 sq mi) |
Population (2018-01-01)[1] | |
• Total | 11,578 |
• Density | 500/km2 (1,300/sq mi) |
Postal codes | 9260 |
NIS code | 42026 |
Area codes | 09 |
Website | www.wichelen.be |
The Molenbeek crosses Wichelen in Schellebelle, Serskamp and Wichelen.
Gallery
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The church of Schellebelle overlooks the Scheldt
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Sint-Denijs church in Serskamp
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Former roephuisje and prison for one person in Schellebelle
References
edit- ^ "Wettelijke Bevolking per gemeente op 1 januari 2018". Statbel. Retrieved 9 March 2019.
- ^ "Bevolking per statistische sector - Sector 44043B". Statistics Belgium. Retrieved 7 May 2022.
External links
editMedia related to Wichelen at Wikimedia Commons
- Official website (in Dutch)
- The reference for Wichelen (in Dutch)