Waasmunster
Waasmunster (Dutch pronunciation: [ˌʋaːsˈmɵnstər]) is a municipality located in the Flemish province of East Flanders, in Belgium. The municipality only comprises the town of Waasmunster proper. On January 1, 2011, Waasmunster had a total population of 10,499. The total area is 31.93 km² which gives a population density of 329 inhabitants per km².
Waasmunster | |
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  Waasmunster Location in Belgium
Location of Waasmunster in East Flanders  | |
| Coordinates: 51°06′35″N 04°05′05″E | |
| Country | Belgium |
| Community | Flemish Community |
| Region | Flemish Region |
| Province | East Flanders |
| Arrondissement | Dendermonde |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Jurgen Bauwens (CD&V) |
| • Governing party/ies | CD&V/N-VA |
| Area | |
| • Total | 31.93 km2 (12.33 sq mi) |
| Population (2018-01-01)[1] | |
| • Total | 10,768 |
| • Density | 340/km2 (870/sq mi) |
| Postal codes | 9250 |
| Area codes | 052 - 09 - 03 |
| Website | www.waasmunster.be |
Roosenberg Abbey, founded in the 13th century, is situated here.
Illusionist Louis Courtois was born in Waasmunster.
References
- "Wettelijke Bevolking per gemeente op 1 januari 2018". Statbel. Retrieved 9 March 2019.
External links
- Official website - Only available in Dutch
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