Wommelgem (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈʋɔməlɣɛm]) is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Antwerp. The municipality only comprises the town of Wommelgem proper. In 2021, Wommelgem had a total population of 12,991.[2] The total area is 13.01 km².
Wommelgem | |
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 Selsaete castle in Wommelgem | |
 Flag  Coat of arms | |
Location of Wommelgem  | |
  Wommelgem Location in Belgium
Location of Wommelgem in the province of Antwerp  | |
| Coordinates: 51°12′N 04°31′E / 51.200°N 4.517°E | |
| Country |  Belgium |
| Community | Flemish Community |
| Region | Flemish Region |
| Province | Antwerp |
| Arrondissement | Antwerp |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Frank Gys (N-VA) |
| • Governing party/ies | N-VA, Open Vld |
| Area | |
| • Total | 12.99 km2 (5.02 sq mi) |
| Population (2018-01-01)[1] | |
| • Total | 12,893 |
| • Density | 990/km2 (2,600/sq mi) |
| Postal codes | 2160 |
| NIS code | 11052 |
| Area codes | 03 |
| Website | www.wommelgem.be |
Economy
editWommelgem is one of 25 municipalities within the Albert Canal economic network (Economisch Netwerk Albertkanaal).
The hardware store-chain Hubo Belgium is headquartered in Wommelgem.
References
edit- ^ "Wettelijke Bevolking per gemeente op 1 januari 2018". Statbel. Retrieved 9 March 2019.
- ^ "Bevolking per statistische sector - Sector 11052". Statistics Belgium. Retrieved 11 May 2022.
External links
editMedia related to Wommelgem at Wikimedia Commons
- (in Dutch) Official website
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