Zottegem
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| Country | .svg/27px-Flag_of_Belgium_(civil).svg.png){kind=small} Belgium |
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| Region |  Flemish Region |
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| Community | Flemish Community |
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| Province |  East Flanders |
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| Arrondissement | Aalst | |
| Coordinates | Coordinates: | |
| Area | 56.66 km² | |
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| Population – Males – Females - Density |
24,548 (January 1, 2006) 48.44% 51.56% 433 inhab./km² |
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| Unemployment rate | 5.46% (January 1, 2006) | |
| Mean annual income | 14,641 €/pers. (2003) | |
| Government | ||
| Mayor | Herman De Loor (sp.a) | |
| Governing parties | sp.a, CD&V | |
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| Postal codes | 9620 | |
| Area codes | 09 | |
| Web address | www.zottegem.be | |
Zottegem is a municipality located in Belgium and more particularly in Flanders, in the province of East Flanders. The municipality comprises the city of Zottegem proper and the towns of Elene, Erwetegem, Godveerdegem, Grotenberge, Leeuwergem, Oombergen, Sint-Goriks-Oudenhove, Sint-Maria-Oudenhove, Strijpen and Velzeke-Ruddershove. On January 1st, 2006 Zottegem had a total population of 24,548. The total area is 56.66 km² which gives a population density of 433 inhabitants per km². With its beautiful nature Zottegem is part of the geographical area Vlaamse Ardennen (Flemish Ardennes).
[edit] Famous inhabitants
- Lamoral, Count of Egmont, general and statesman, is buried in Zottegem
- Patricia de Martelaere (b. in Zottegem), writer
[edit] External links
- Official website - Information available in Dutch and limited information available in English, French and German
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