Wommelgem

Wommelgem (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈʋɔməlɣɛm]) is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Antwerp. The municipality only comprises the town of Wommelgem proper. In 2021, Wommelgem had a total population of 12,991.[2] The total area is 13.01 km².

Wommelgem
Selsaete castle in Wommelgem
Selsaete castle in Wommelgem
Flag of Wommelgem
Coat of arms of Wommelgem
Location of Wommelgem
Wommelgem is located in Belgium
Wommelgem
Wommelgem
Location in Belgium
Location of Wommelgem in the province of Antwerp
Coordinates: 51°12′N 04°31′E
Country Belgium
CommunityFlemish Community
RegionFlemish Region
ProvinceAntwerp
ArrondissementAntwerp
Government
  MayorFrank Gys (N-VA)
  Governing party/iesN-VA, Open Vld
Area
  Total12.99 km2 (5.02 sq mi)
Population
 (2018-01-01)[1]
  Total12,893
  Density990/km2 (2,600/sq mi)
Postal codes
2160
NIS code
11052
Area codes03
Websitewww.wommelgem.be

Economy

Wommelgem is one of 25 municipalities within the Albert Canal economic network (Economisch Netwerk Albertkanaal).

The hardware store-chain Hubo Belgium is headquartered in Wommelgem.

References

  1. "Wettelijke Bevolking per gemeente op 1 januari 2018". Statbel. Retrieved 9 March 2019.
  2. "Bevolking per statistische sector - Sector 11052". Statistics Belgium. Retrieved 11 May 2022.
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