Schilde

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Municipal flag Schilde
 
Location on map of Belgium
Coat of arms Location of Schilde in the province of Antwerp
Geography
Country Belgium
Region Flag of Flanders Flemish Region
Community Flag of Flanders Flemish Community
Province Flag of Antwerp (province) Antwerp
Arrondissement Antwerp
Coordinates 51°14′N 04°34′E / 51.233, 4.567Coordinates: 51°14′N 04°34′E / 51.233, 4.567
Area 35.99 km²
Population (Source: NIS)
Population
– Males
– Females
- Density
19,575 (January 1, 2006)
49.08%
50.92%
544 inhab./km²
Economy
Unemployment rate 5.90% (January 1, 2006)
Mean annual income 16,691 €/pers. (2003)
Government
Mayor Yolande Avontroodt (VLD)
Governing parties VLD, CD&V
Other information
Postal codes 2970
Area codes 03
Web address www.schilde.be

Schilde is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Antwerp. The municipality comprises the towns of Schilde proper and 's Gravenwezel. On January 1, 2006 Schilde had a total population of 19,575. The total area is 35.99 km² which gives a population density of 544 inhabitants per km². It has one of the highest per capita income levels in Flanders.

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