Waasmunster

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Waasmunster
Municipality
Flag of Waasmunster
Flag
Coat of arms of Waasmunster
Coat of arms
Location of Waasmunster
Map
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 / 51.10972°N 4.08472°E / 51.10972; 4.08472
CountryBelgium
CommunityFlemish Community
RegionFlemish Region
Province East Flanders
ArrondissementDendermonde
Government
 • MayorJurgen Bauwens (CD&V)
 • Governing party/iesCD&V/N-VA
Area
 • Total
32.27 km2 (12.46 sq mi)
Population
 (2018-01-01)[1]
 • Total
10,768
 • Density330/km2 (860/sq mi)
Postal codes
9250
NIS code
42023
Area codes052, 09, 03
Websitewww.waasmunster.be

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]

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 Eptic 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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