Lovendegem

Lovendegem (Dutch pronunciation: [ˌloːˈvɛndəɣɛm]) is a former municipality located in Flanders, one of the three regions of Belgium, and in the province of East Flanders. The municipality comprises the towns of Lovendegem proper and Vinderhoute.[2] On January 1, 2006, Lovendegem had a total population of 9,358. The total area is 19.48 km² which gives a population density of 480 inhabitants per square kilometer.

Lovendegem
Municipality
Lovendegem, seen across the Ghent-Bruges Canal
Flag
Coat of arms
Lovendegem
Location in Belgium
Location of Lovendegem in East Flanders
Coordinates: 51°06′N 03°36′E
CountryBelgium
CommunityFlemish Community
RegionFlemish Region
ProvinceEast Flanders
ArrondissementGhent
Government
 • MayorTony Vermeire (CD&V)
 • Governing party/iesCD&V
Area
 • Total19.48 km2 (7.52 sq mi)
Population
 (2018-01-01)[1]
 • Total9,574
 • Density490/km2 (1,300/sq mi)
Postal codes
9920, 9921
Area codes09
Websitewww.lievegem.be

The name of the town was first recorded as Lovendenghiem in 1150,[3] but there are traces of human settlements back to the Iron Age.

The Ghent-Bruges Canal crosses the municipality, with the town of Lovendegem to the north of the canal, and Vinderhoute to the south.

Effective 1 January 2019, Waarschoot, Lovendegem and Zomergem were merged into the new municipality of Lievegem.

  • Lovendegem, townhall
  • Lovendegem, church: Sint Martinuskerk

Famous inhabitants
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References
  1. "Wettelijke Bevolking per gemeente op 1 januari 2018". Statbel. Retrieved 9 March 2019.
  2. "Vinderhoute".
  3. "Lovendegem".


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