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{{Infobox Belgium municipality |
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|name = Wetteren |
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|picture = Wetteren Sint-Gertrudiskerk 22-09-2010 13-28-17.JPG |
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|map = Wetteren East-Flanders Belgium Map.svg |
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|map=WetterenLocatie.png |
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|map-legend=Location of Wetteren in [[East Flanders]] |
|map-legend = Location of Wetteren in [[East Flanders]] |
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|arms=Blason ville be Wetteren.svg |
|arms = Blason ville be Wetteren.svg |
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|flag=Flag of Wetteren Belgium.svg |
|flag = Flag of Wetteren Belgium.svg |
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|region={{BE-REG-FLE}} |
|region = {{BE-REG-FLE}} |
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|community={{BE-NL}} |
|community = {{BE-NL}} |
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|province={{BE-PROV-OV}} |
|province = {{BE-PROV-OV}} |
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|arrondissement=[[Arrondissement of Dendermonde|Dendermonde]] |
|arrondissement = [[Arrondissement of Dendermonde|Dendermonde]] |
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|nis=42025 |
|nis = 42025 |
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|pyramid-date=01/01/2006 |
|pyramid-date=01/01/2006 |
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|foreigners=1.78 |
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|foreigners-date=01/07/2005 |
|foreigners-date=01/07/2005 |
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|mayor= |
|mayor = Albert De Geyter ([[Christian Democratic and Flemish|CD&V]]) |
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|majority = [[Christian Democratic and Flemish|CD&V]], [[Vooruit (political party)|spa plus]], Groen & CO, EEN Wetteren |
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|postal-codes=9230 |
|postal-codes = 9230 |
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|telephone-area=09 |
|telephone-area = 09 |
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|web=[http://www.wetteren.be/ www.wetteren.be] |
|web = [http://www.wetteren.be/ www.wetteren.be] |
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|coordinates = {{coord|51|00|N|03|53|E|region:BE|display=inline,title}} |
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|lat_deg=51 |
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'''Wetteren''' ({{IPA-nl|ˈʋɛtərə(n)}}) is a [[Municipalities of Belgium|municipality]] in the Belgian province of [[East Flanders]], comprising the towns of {{ill|Massemen|nl}}, {{ill|Westrem|nl}} and Wetteren proper. In 2021 it had a population of 26,206. Its total area is 36.68 km<sup>2</sup>.<ref name="stat">{{cite web|url=https://statbel.fgov.be/sites/default/files/files/opendata/bevolking/sectoren/OPENDATA_SECTOREN_2021.xlsx |title=Bevolking per statistische sector - Sector 42025 |website=Statistics Belgium |access-date=7 May 2022 }}</ref> |
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[[Image:Wetteren, Sint Gertrudeskerk foto6 2010-10-09 16.27.JPG|Wetteren, church: Sint Gertrudeskerk|180px|left|thumb]] |
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'''Wetteren''' ({{IPA-nl|ˈʋɛtərə(n)}}) is a [[municipality]] located in the [[Belgium|Belgian]] province of [[East Flanders]]. The municipality comprises the towns of [[Massemen]], [[Westrem]] and Wetteren proper. On January 1, 2006 Wetteren had a total population of 23,209. The total area is 36.68 km² which gives a [[population density]] of 633 inhabitants per km². |
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[[File:Wetteren - Town hall 1.jpg|thumbnail|none|Wetteren town hall]] |
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== Educational institutions == |
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* Gemeenschapsonderwijs [http://www.campuskompas.be/] Noordlaan 10, Wetteren |
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* Basischool Scheppers [http://www.basisschoolscheppers.be/] Cooppallaan 82, Wetteren |
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* Basisschool Sint-Gertrudis [http://www.gertrudisbasis.be/] F. Leirensstraat 31, Wetteren |
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* Basisschool Sint-Jozef [http://www.sintjozefbasis.be/] Wegvoeringstraat 59 a, Wetteren |
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* Scheppersinstituut [http://www.scheppers-wetteren.be/] Cooppaallaan 128, Wetteren |
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* Sint-Gertrudiscollege [http://www.sgw.be/] Wegvoeringstraat 21, Wetteren |
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* Sint-Jozefinstituut [http://www.sjiwetteren.be/] Wegvoeringstraat 59 a, Wetteren |
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* Mariagaard [http://www.mariagaard.be/] Oosterzelsesteenweg 80, Wetteren |
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==Notable people== |
==Notable people== |
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* [[Julien De Wilde]] (b. Wetteren, 7 January 1967), businessman |
* [[Julien De Wilde]] (b. Wetteren, 7 January 1967), businessman |
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* [[Émile Pierre Joseph Storms]] (1846-1918) Explorer of Congo Free State, General |
* [[Émile Pierre Joseph Storms]] (1846-1918) Explorer of Congo Free State, General |
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* [[Cecile Bombeek]], serial killer |
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* [[Ben Mertens]], snooker player |
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==References== |
==References== |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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*[http://www.wetteren.be Official website ] {{nl icon}} |
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* [http://www.wetteren.be Official website] {{in lang|nl}} |
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* [http://www.chiro-overschelde.be Chiro Overschelde Wetteren] Liefkenshoek 24, Wetteren |
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*[http://www.scoutswetteren. |
* [http://www.scoutswetteren.com Scouts & Gidsen Vlaanderen Wetteren (St.-Jan)] Groenstraat 33, Wetteren |
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* [http://www.scoutswetteren.be Scouts & Gidsen Vlaanderen Wetteren (Prins Boudewijn)] Groene Wegel, Wetteren |
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* [http://users.telenet.be/wettersevrijpion Chess Club De Wetterse Vrijpion] Warandelaan 14, Wetteren |
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{{Geographic location |
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{{East_Flanders}} |
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|North = [[Laarne]] |
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|East = [[Wichelen]] |
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|Southeast = [[Lede, Belgium|Lede]] |
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|South = [[Sint-Lievens-Houtem]] |
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|Southwest = [[Oosterzele]] |
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|West = [[Melle, Belgium|Melle]] |
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|Northwest = [[Destelbergen]] |
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}} |
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{{Municipalities in East Flanders}} |
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[[Category:Municipalities of East Flanders]] |
[[Category:Municipalities of East Flanders]] |
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[[Category:Populated places in East Flanders]] |
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[[Category:Wetteren| ]] |
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Latest revision as of 09:17, 12 April 2024
Wetteren | |
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Location in Belgium
Location of Wetteren in East Flanders | |
Coordinates: 51°00′N 03°53′E / 51.000°N 3.883°E | |
Country | Belgium |
Community | Flemish Community |
Region | Flemish Region |
Province | East Flanders |
Arrondissement | Dendermonde |
Government | |
• Mayor | Albert De Geyter (CD&V) |
• Governing party/ies | CD&V, spa plus, Groen & CO, EEN Wetteren |
Area | |
• Total | 37.02 km2 (14.29 sq mi) |
Population (2018-01-01)[1] | |
• Total | 25,477 |
• Density | 690/km2 (1,800/sq mi) |
Postal codes | 9230 |
NIS code | 42025 |
Area codes | 09 |
Website | www.wetteren.be |
Wetteren (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈʋɛtərə(n)]) is a municipality in the Belgian province of East Flanders, comprising the towns of Massemen , Westrem and Wetteren proper. In 2021 it had a population of 26,206. Its total area is 36.68 km2.[2]
Educational institutions[edit]
- Gemeenschapsonderwijs [1] Noordlaan 10, Wetteren
- Basischool Scheppers [2] Cooppallaan 82, Wetteren
- Basisschool Sint-Gertrudis [3] F. Leirensstraat 31, Wetteren
- Basisschool Sint-Jozef [4] Wegvoeringstraat 59 a, Wetteren
- Scheppersinstituut [5] Cooppaallaan 128, Wetteren
- Sint-Gertrudiscollege [6] Wegvoeringstraat 21, Wetteren
- Sint-Jozefinstituut [7] Wegvoeringstraat 59 a, Wetteren
- Mariagaard [8] Oosterzelsesteenweg 80, Wetteren
Notable people[edit]
- Julien De Wilde (b. Wetteren, 7 January 1967), businessman
- Émile Pierre Joseph Storms (1846-1918) Explorer of Congo Free State, General
- Cecile Bombeek, serial killer
- Ben Mertens, snooker player
References[edit]
- ^ "Wettelijke Bevolking per gemeente op 1 januari 2018". Statbel. Retrieved 9 March 2019.
- ^ "Bevolking per statistische sector - Sector 42025". Statistics Belgium. Retrieved 7 May 2022.
External links[edit]
- Media related to Wetteren at Wikimedia Commons
- Official website (in Dutch)
- Chiro Overschelde Wetteren Liefkenshoek 24, Wetteren
- Scouts & Gidsen Vlaanderen Wetteren (St.-Jan) Groenstraat 33, Wetteren
- Scouts & Gidsen Vlaanderen Wetteren (Prins Boudewijn) Groene Wegel, Wetteren
- Chess Club De Wetterse Vrijpion Warandelaan 14, Wetteren