Wommelgem | |
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Selsaete castle in Wommelgem | |
Coordinates: 51°12′N04°31′E / 51.200°N 4.517°E Coordinates: 51°12′N04°31′E / 51.200°N 4.517°E | |
Country | Belgium |
Community | Flemish Community |
Region | Flemish Region |
Province | Antwerp |
Arrondissement | Antwerp |
Government | |
• Mayor | Frank Gys (N-VA) |
• Governing party/ies | N-VA, Gemeentebelangen |
Area | |
• Total | 13.01 km2 (5.02 sq mi) |
Population (2018-01-01) [1] | |
• Total | 12,893 |
• Density | 990/km2 (2,600/sq mi) |
Postal codes | 2160 |
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.
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.
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