Schilde (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈsxɪldə] ⓘ) is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Antwerp. The municipality comprises the towns of Schilde proper and 's-Gravenwezel. In 2021, Schilde had a total population of 19,925.[2] The total area is 35.99 km². It has one of the highest per capita income levels in Flanders. Schilde is home to Rugbyclub Diabolos.[3]
Schilde | |
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.JPG) Sint-Guibertus church | |
 Flag  Coat of arms | |
Location of Schilde  | |
  Schilde Location in Belgium
Location of Schilde in the province of Antwerp  | |
| Coordinates: 51°14′N 04°34′E / 51.233°N 4.567°E | |
| Country |  Belgium |
| Community | Flemish Community |
| Region | Flemish Region |
| Province | Antwerp |
| Arrondissement | Antwerp |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Dirk Bauwens (N-VA) |
| • Governing party/ies | N-VA, OpenVLD |
| Area | |
| • Total | 36.09 km2 (13.93 sq mi) |
| Population (2018-01-01)[1] | |
| • Total | 19,585 |
| • Density | 540/km2 (1,400/sq mi) |
| Postal codes | 2970 |
| NIS code | 11039 |
| Area codes | 03 |
| Website | www.schilde.be |
References edit
- ^ "Wettelijke Bevolking per gemeente op 1 januari 2018". Statbel. Retrieved 9 March 2019.
- ^ "Bevolking per statistische sector - Sector 11039". Statistics Belgium. Retrieved 10 May 2022.
- ^ "Rugbyclub Diabolos Schilde | Gemeente Schilde". www.schilde.be (in Flemish). Retrieved 17 January 2024.
External links edit
Media related to Schilde at Wikimedia Commons- Official website (in Dutch)
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