Wommelgem
Appearance
Wommelgem | |
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Coordinates: 51°12′N 04°31′E / 51.200°N 4.517°E | |
Community | Flemish Community |
Region | Flemish region |
Province | Antwerp |
Arrondissement | Antwerp |
Government | |
• Mayor | Frank Gys (N-VA) |
• Governing party/ies | N-VA, Open Vld |
Area | |
• Total | 12.99 km2 (5.02 sq mi) |
Population (2018-01-01)[1] | |
• Total | 12,893 |
• Density | 990/km2 (2,600/sq mi) |
Postal codes | 2160 |
NIS code | 11052 |
Area codes | 03 |
Website | www.wommelgem.be |
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.
Economy
[edit]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
[edit]- ^ "Wettelijke Bevolking per gemeente op 1 januari 2018". Statbel. Retrieved 9 March 2019.
- ^ "Bevolking per statistische sector - Sector 11052". Statistics Belgium. Retrieved 11 May 2022.
External links
[edit]- Media related to Wommelgem at Wikimedia Commons
- (in Dutch) Official website