Evergem

Evergem
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Evergem Location in Belgium
Coordinates: 51°07′N 03°42′E / 51.117°N 3.7°E / 51.117; 3.7
Country	Belgium
Region	Flemish Region
Community	Flemish Community
Province	East Flanders
Arrondissement	Ghent
Government
– Mayor	Erik De Wispelaere CD&V-NVA
– Governing party/ies	PVG-sp.a, CD&V-NVA
Area
– Total	75.04 km2 (29 sq mi)
Population (1 January 2010)[1]
– Total	33,112
– Density	441.3/km2 (1,142.9/sq mi)
Postal codes	9940
Area codes	09
Website	www.evergem.be
Map of Evergem

Evergem is a municipality located in the Belgian province of East Flanders. The municipality comprises the towns of Belzele, Doornzele, Ertvelde, Evergem proper, Kerkbrugge-Langerbrugge, Kluizen, Rieme, Sleidinge and Wippelgem. On January 1, 2006 Evergem had a total population of 32,244. The total area is 75.04 km² which gives a population density of 430 inhabitants per km².

St Christopher's Church, late 18th century

Famous inhabitants

• Luc De Vos, singer of the band Gorki
• Wilfried Martens, former Belgian prime minister, chairman of the European People's Party
• Eddy Wally, singer

Demographics

Opm:Bron:NIS

International relations

See also: List of twin towns and sister cities in Belgium

Twin towns — Sister cities

Evergem is twinned with:

Stalowa Wola, Poland

References

1. ^ Population per municipality on 1 January 2010 (XLS; 221 KB)

External links

• Official website (Dutch)