Herzele
Herzele (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈɦɛrzeːlə]) is a municipality located in the Belgian province of East Flanders in the Denderstreek. The municipality comprises the villages of Borsbeke, Herzele proper, Hillegem, Ressegem, Sint-Antelinks, Sint-Lievens-Esse, Steenhuize-Wijnhuize and Woubrechtegem. In 2021, Herzele had a total population of 18,414. The total area is 47.40 km².[2] The current mayor of Herzele is Johan Van Tittelboom, from the Open Flemish Liberals and Democrats party.
Herzele | |
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![]() Herzele Castle | |
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Location of Herzele | |
![]() ![]() Herzele Location in Belgium
Location of Herzele in East Flanders ![]() | |
Coordinates: 50°53′N 03°53′E | |
Country | ![]() |
Community | Flemish Community |
Region | Flemish Region |
Province | East Flanders |
Arrondissement | Aalst |
Government | |
• Mayor | Johan Van Tittelboom (Open Vld) |
• Governing party/ies | Open Vld, CD&V en Partners |
Area | |
• Total | 47.9 km2 (18.5 sq mi) |
Population (2018-01-01)[1] | |
• Total | 17,723 |
• Density | 370/km2 (960/sq mi) |
Postal codes | 9550-9552 |
NIS code | 41027 |
Area codes | 053, 054, 09 |
Website | www.herzele.be |
Herzele is crossed by two brooks, the Molenbeek in Borsbeke, Herzele, Ressegem, and Hillegem, as well as the Molenbeek-Ter Erpenbeek in Herzele, Sint-Lievens-Esse, Woubrechtegem, and Ressegem.
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Church of Ressegem
References
- "Wettelijke Bevolking per gemeente op 1 januari 2018". Statbel. Retrieved 9 March 2019.
- "Bevolking per statistische sector - Sector 41027". Statistics Belgium. Retrieved 9 May 2022.
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