Waasmunster (Dutch pronunciation: [ˌʋaːsˈmʏnstər]) is a municipality located in the Flemish province of East Flanders, in Belgium. The municipality only comprises the town of Waasmunster proper. In 2021, Waasmunster had a total population of 10,912. The total area is 31.93 km2.[2]
Waasmunster | |
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 Flag  Coat of arms | |
Location of Waasmunster  | |
  Waasmunster Location in Belgium
Location of Waasmunster in East Flanders  | |
| Coordinates: 51°06′35″N 04°05′05″E / 51.10972°N 4.08472°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 | 32.27 km2 (12.46 sq mi) |
| Population (2018-01-01)[1] | |
| • Total | 10,768 |
| • Density | 330/km2 (860/sq mi) |
| Postal codes | 9250 |
| NIS code | 42023 |
| Area codes | 052, 09, 03 |
| Website | www.waasmunster.be |
Roosenberg Abbey, founded in the 13th century, is situated here.
Illusionist Louis Courtois, writer Cyriel Geerinck, football manager and scout Urbain Haesaert and DJ/music producer Michaël Bella were born in Waasmunster.
References edit
- ^ "Wettelijke Bevolking per gemeente op 1 januari 2018". Statbel. Retrieved 9 March 2019.
- ^ "Bevolking per statistische sector - Sector 42023". Statistics Belgium. Retrieved 7 May 2022.
External links edit
Media related to Waasmunster at Wikimedia Commons- Official website - Only available in Dutch
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