Wevelgem

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Municipal flag Wevelgem
 
Location on map of Belgium
Coat of arms Location of Wevelgem in West-Flanders
Geography
Country Belgium
Region Flag of Flanders Flemish Region
Community Flag of Flanders Flemish Community
Province Flag of West Flanders West Flanders
Arrondissement Kortrijk
Coordinates 50°48′N 03°10′E / 50.8, 3.167Coordinates: 50°48′N 03°10′E / 50.8, 3.167
Area 38.76 km²
Population (Source: NIS)
Population
– Males
– Females
- Density
31,020 (January 1, 2006)
49.53%
50.47%
800 inhab./km²
Economy
Unemployment rate 5.05% (January 1, 2006)
Mean annual income 12,189 €/pers. (2003)
Government
Mayor Jan Seynhaeve (CD&V)
Governing parties CD&V, independent
Other information
Postal codes 8560
Area codes 056
Web address www.wevelgem.be

Wevelgem is a municipality located in the Belgian province of West Flanders. The municipality comprises the towns of Gullegem, Moorsele and Wevelgem proper. On January 1, 2006 Wevelgem had a total population of 31,020. The total area is 38.76 km² which gives a population density of 800 inhabitants per km².

Sint-Theresia´s Church near Wevelgem
Sint-Theresia´s Church near Wevelgem

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