Herzele

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Municipal flag Herzele
 
Location on map of Belgium
Coat of arms Location of Herzele in East Flanders
Geography
Country Belgium
Region Flag of Flanders Flemish Region
Community Flag of Flanders Flemish Community
Province Flag of East Flanders East Flanders
Arrondissement Aalst
Coordinates 50°53′N 03°53′E / 50.883, 3.883Coordinates: 50°53′N 03°53′E / 50.883, 3.883
Area 47.40 km²
Population (Source: NIS)
Population
– Males
– Females
- Density
16,709 (January 1, 2006)
49.87%
50.13%
353 inhab./km²
Economy
Unemployment rate 5.89% (January 1, 2006)
Mean annual income 13,752 €/pers. (2003)
Government
Mayor Johan Van Tittelboom (VLD)
Governing parties VLD, sp.a
Other information
Postal codes 9550-9552
Area codes 053, 054, 09
Web address www.herzele.be

Herzele is a municipality located in the Belgian province of East Flanders. The municipality comprises the towns of Borsbeke, Herzele proper, Hillegem, Ressegem, Sint-Antelinks, Sint-Lievens-Esse, Steenhuize-Wijnhuize and Woubrechtegem. On January 1, 2006 Herzele had a total population of 16,709. The total area is 47.40 km² which gives a population density of 353 inhabitants per km². The current mayor of Herzele is Johan Van Tittelboom, from the VLD (Liberal) party.

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