Wingene

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Municipal flag Wingene
 
Location on map of Belgium
Coat of arms Location of Wingene 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 Tielt
Coordinates 51°03′N 03°16′E / 51.05, 3.267Coordinates: 51°03′N 03°16′E / 51.05, 3.267
Area 68.42 km²
Population (Source: NIS)
Population
– Males
– Females
- Density
13,136 (January 1, 2006)
50.04%
49.96%
192 inhab./km²
Age distribution
0–19 years
20–64 years
65+ years
(01/01/2006)
23.51%
57.64%
18.86%
Foreigners 0.68% (01/07/2005)
Economy
Unemployment rate 4.40% (January 1, 2006)
Mean annual income 10,791 €/pers. (2003)
Government
Mayor Hendrik Verkest (CD&V)
Governing parties CD&V
Other information
Postal codes 8750
Area codes 051
Web address www.wingene.be

Wingene is a municipality located in the Belgian province of West Flanders. The municipality comprises the towns of Wingene proper and Zwevezele. On January 1, 2006 Wingene had a total population of 13,136. The total area is 68.42 km² which gives a population density of 192 inhabitants per km².