Waasmunster
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Location of Waasmunster | |
Coordinates: 51°06′35″N 04°05′05″E / 51.10972°N 4.08472°E / 51.10972; 4.08472 | |
Country | ![]() |
Community | Flemish Community |
Region | Flemish Region |
Province | East Flanders |
Arrondissement | Dendermonde |
Government | |
• Mayor | Jurgen Bauwens (CD&V) |
• Governing party/ies | CD&V/N-VA |
Area | |
• Total | 32.27 km2 (12.46 sq mi) |
Population
(2018-01-01)[1]
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• Total | 10,768 |
• Density | 330/km2 (860/sq mi) |
Postal codes |
9250
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NIS code |
42023
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Area codes | 052, 09, 03 |
Website | www.waasmunster.be |
Waasmunster (Dutch pronunciation: [ˌʋaːsˈmʏnstər]) is a municipality located in the Flemish province of East Flanders, in Belgium. The municipality only comprises the town of Waasmunster proper. In 2021, Waasmunster had a total population of 10,912. The total area is 31.93 km2.[2]
Roosenberg Abbey, founded in the 13th century, is situated here.
Illusionist Louis Courtois, writer Cyriel Geerinck, football manager and scout Urbain Haesaert and DJ/music producer Eptic were born in Waasmunster.
Places adjacent to Waasmunster
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Aalst |
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Dendermonde |
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Eeklo |
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Ghent |
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Oudenaarde |
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Sint-Niklaas |
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