Lokeren

Lokeren (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈloːkərə(n)] ) is a city and municipality located in the Belgian province of East Flanders, and belongs to the Waasland, also called Land van Waas, of which it is the second most important city after Sint-Niklaas. The city, located on the river Durme, the Lede, and the E17 motorway, has more than 42,100 inhabitants who are called Lokeraars or Rapenfretters. Because Lokeren is located on the Durme, Lokeren is often called "The Durme City". Horse sausages are officially recognized as a regional product.

Lokeren
The Old Postoffice of Lokeren
Location of Lokeren
Lokeren
Location in Belgium
Location of Lokeren in East Flanders
Coordinates: 51°06′N 03°59′E
Country Belgium
CommunityFlemish Community
RegionFlemish Region
ProvinceEast Flanders
ArrondissementSint-Niklaas
Government
  MayorFilip Anthuenis ( Open VLD)
  Governing party/iesOpen VLD, CD&V
Area
  Total68.24 km2 (26.35 sq mi)
Population
 (2022-01-01)
  Total42,703
  Density630/km2 (1,600/sq mi)
Postal codes
9160
NIS code
46014
Area codes09
Websitewww.lokeren.be
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