Wichelen

Wichelen (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈʋɪxələ(n)]) is a municipality located in the Denderstreek in the Belgian province of East Flanders. The municipality comprises the towns of Schellebelle, Serskamp and Wichelen proper. On January 1, 2006, Wichelen had a total population of 11,145. The total area is 22.87 km² which gives a population density of 487 inhabitants per km².

Wichelen
Municipality
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Wichelen
Location in Belgium
Location of Wichelen in East Flanders
Coordinates: 51°00′N 03°58′E
CountryBelgium
CommunityFlemish Community
RegionFlemish Region
ProvinceEast Flanders
ArrondissementDendermonde
Government
 • MayorKenneth Taylor
 • Governing party/iesSamen, SP.A-Spirit
Area
 • Total22.87 km2 (8.83 sq mi)
Population
 (2018-01-01)[1]
 • Total11,578
 • Density510/km2 (1,300/sq mi)
Postal codes
9260
Area codes09
Websitewww.wichelen.be

Wichelen is crossed by the Molenbeek in Schellebelle, Serskamp and Wichelen.

  • The church of Schellebelle overlooks the Scheldt
  • Sint-Denijs church in Serskamp
  • Former "roephuisje" and prison for one person in Schellebelle
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References
  1. "Wettelijke Bevolking per gemeente op 1 januari 2018". Statbel. Retrieved 9 March 2019.
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