Wechelderzande is a submunicipality of Lille, situated in the Campine region of the Antwerp Province in Belgium. It has been part of the municipality of Lille since 1977.
Wechelderzande | |
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 View of Wechelderzande's church | |
  Wechelderzande Location in Belgium | |
| Coordinates: 51°16′N 4°46′E / 51.267°N 4.767°E | |
| Country |  Belgium |
| Region | Flemish Region |
| Province | Antwerp |
| Municipality | Lille |
| Area | |
| • Total | 10.91 km2 (4.21 sq mi) |
| Population (2021)[1] | |
| • Total | 4,054 |
| • Density | 370/km2 (960/sq mi) |
Overview edit
Wechelderzande was first mentioned in 1182 and belonged the Land van Turnhout. Wechelderzande used to form a heerlijkheid with the town of Vlimmeren. In 1768, the two towns were separated.[2] The centre of Wechelderzande has the inn Den Hert which was built in 1603.[3]
At the end of 19th century beginning of the 20th century it was a favourite site for several painters among them Henry van de Velde. Wechelderzande was an independent municipality until 1977 when it was merged into Lille.[4]
In 1995, Wechelderzande was the site of the high-profile murder of Karel Van Noppen.[5]
Gallery edit
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Former inn Den Hart -
Hof d'Intere -
Inn Den Keizer
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References edit
- ^ a b "Bevolking per statistische sector - Sector 13019B". Statistics Belgium. Retrieved 9 May 2022.
- ^ "Wechelderzande". Agentschap Onroerend Erfgoed (in Dutch). Retrieved 12 May 2022.
- ^ "Afspanning Den Hert". Agentschap Onroerend Erfgoed (in Dutch). Retrieved 12 May 2022.
- ^ "Lille". Agentschap Onroerend Erfgoed (in Dutch). Retrieved 12 May 2022.
- ^ ""Operatie Zieke Koe": de moord op een hormonenjager die het land al 20 jaar beroert". Vlaamse Radio- en Televisieomroeporganisatie (in Dutch). Retrieved 12 May 2022.
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