Sint-Gillis-Waas
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Sint-Gillis-Waas | ||
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Geography | ||
Country | Belgium | |
Region | Flemish Region | |
Community | Flemish Community | |
Province | East Flanders | |
Arrondissement | Sint-Niklaas | |
Coordinates | Coordinates: | |
Area | 54.98 km² | |
Population (Source: NIS) | ||
Population – Males – Females - Density |
17,908 (January 1, 2006) 49.66% 50.34% 326 inhab./km² |
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Age distribution 0–19 years 20–64 years 65+ years |
(01/01/2006) 24.51% 59.35% 16.14% |
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Foreigners | 2.78% (01/07/2005) | |
Economy | ||
Unemployment rate | 5.29% (January 1, 2006) | |
Mean annual income | 13,214 €/pers. (2003) | |
Government | ||
Mayor | Remi Audenaert (CD&V) | |
Governing parties | CD&V | |
Other information | ||
Postal codes | 9170 | |
Area codes | 03 | |
Web address | www.sint-gillis-waas.be |
Sint-Gillis-Waas is a municipality located in the Belgian province of East Flanders. The municipality comprises the towns of De Klinge, Meerdonk, Sint-Gillis-Waas proper and Sint-Pauwels. On January 1st, 2006 Sint-Gillis-Waas had a total population of 17,908. The total area is 54.98 km² which gives a population density of 326 inhabitants per km².
[edit] External links
- Official website - Available only in Dutch
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