Sint-Gillis-Waas

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  Sint-Gillis-Waas
 
Location on map of Belgium
Coat of arms Location of Sint-Gillis-Waas 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 Sint-Niklaas
Coordinates 51°13′N 04°07′E / 51.217, 4.117Coordinates: 51°13′N 04°07′E / 51.217, 4.117
Area 54.98 km²
Population (Source: NIS)
Population
– Males
– Females
- Density
17,908 (January 1, 2006)
49.66%
50.34%
326 inhab./km²
Age distribution
0–19 years
20–64 years
65+ years
(01/01/2006)
24.51%
59.35%
16.14%
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.

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