Wechelderzande

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Wechelderzande
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Wechelderzande
Location in Belgium
Coordinates: 51°16′N4°46′E / 51.267°N 4.767°E / 51.267; 4.767
Country Flag of Belgium (civil).svg  Belgium
Region Flemish Region
Province Antwerp
Municipality Lille
Area
[1]
  Total10.91 km2 (4.21 sq mi)
Population
 (2021) [1]
  Total4,054
  Density370/km2 (960/sq mi)

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.

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Overview

Wechelderzande was first mentioned in 1182 and belonged the Land van Turnhout. Wechelderzande used to form a heerlijkheid with the town of Vlimmeren  [ nl ]. 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]

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References

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  2. "Wechelderzande". Agentschap Onroerend Erfgoed (in Dutch). Retrieved 12 May 2022.
  3. "Afspanning Den Hert". Agentschap Onroerend Erfgoed (in Dutch). Retrieved 12 May 2022.
  4. "Lille". Agentschap Onroerend Erfgoed (in Dutch). Retrieved 12 May 2022.
  5. ""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.