Waasmunster

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
Flag of Waasmunster
Coat of arms of Waasmunster
Location of Waasmunster
Waasmunster is located in Belgium
Waasmunster
Waasmunster
Location in Belgium
Location of Waasmunster in East Flanders
Coordinates: 51°06′35″N 04°05′05″E
Country Belgium
CommunityFlemish Community
RegionFlemish Region
ProvinceEast Flanders
ArrondissementDendermonde
Government
  MayorJurgen Bauwens (CD&V)
  Governing party/iesCD&V/N-VA
Area
  Total32.27 km2 (12.46 sq mi)
Population
 (2018-01-01)[1]
  Total10,768
  Density330/km2 (860/sq mi)
Postal codes
9250
NIS code
42023
Area codes052, 09, 03
Websitewww.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

  1. "Wettelijke Bevolking per gemeente op 1 januari 2018". Statbel. Retrieved 9 March 2019.
  2. "Bevolking per statistische sector - Sector 42023". Statistics Belgium. Retrieved 7 May 2022.


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