Zelzate

Zelzate (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈzɛlzaːtə]) is a municipality located in the Belgian province of East Flanders. The municipality only comprises the town of Zelzate proper. On January 1, 2006, Zelzate had a total population of 12,176. The total area is 13.71 km² which gives a population density of 888 inhabitants per km².

Zelzate
Zelzate town hall
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Zelzate
Location in Belgium
Location of Zelzate in East Flanders
Coordinates: 51°12′N 03°49′E
CountryBelgium
CommunityFlemish Community
RegionFlemish Region
ProvinceEast Flanders
ArrondissementEeklo
Government
  MayorBrent Meuleman (sp.a)
  Governing party/iessp.a, PVDA
Area
  Total13.71 km2 (5.29 sq mi)
Population
 (2018-01-01)[1]
  Total12,699
  Density930/km2 (2,400/sq mi)
Postal codes
9060
Area codes09
Websitewww.zelzate.be

Zelzate is divided into two parts by the Ghent–Terneuzen Canal. There is a concrete drawbridge and a tunnel to connect the two sides. Zelzate is known for the nearby polluting industry, which makes it the village with the lowest air quality in the country.[2][3] Recently ArcelorMittal Ghent (Sidmar) made a major investment which resulted in an emission decrease of 90%.

Notable citizens

  • Eric Verpaele (b. Zelzate, 2 February 1952), writer.
  • Eddy Wally (b. Zelzate, 12 July 1932), Singer.

Sister cities

The town is twinned with:

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