Sint-Katelijne-Waver

Sint-Katelijne-Waver (Dutch pronunciation: [sɪnt kaːtəˌlɛi̯nə ˈʋaːvər], old spelling: Kathelijne-Waver; French: Wavre-Sainte-Catherine, French pronunciation: [wavʁ sɛ̃t katʁin]) is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Antwerp. The municipality comprises the towns of Onze-Lieve-Vrouw-Waver and Sint-Katelijne-Waver proper. In 2021, Sint-Katelijne-Waver had a total population of 21,197. The total area is 36.12 km2. Roosendael, a ruined relic of a cistercian abbey is situated here and today hosts a youth and touristic centre with pleasant walkways.

Sint-Katelijne-Waver
Location of Sint-Katelijne-Waver
Sint-Katelijne-Waver
Location in Belgium
Location of Sint-Katelijne-Waver in the province of Antwerp
Coordinates: 51°04′N 04°32′E
Country Belgium
CommunityFlemish Community
RegionFlemish Region
ProvinceAntwerp
ArrondissementMechelen
Government
  MayorKristof Sels (N-VA)
  Governing party/iesN-VA, CD&V
Area
  Total36.16 km2 (13.96 sq mi)
Population
 (2018-01-01)
  Total20,870
  Density580/km2 (1,500/sq mi)
Postal codes
2860, 2861
NIS code
12035
Area codes015, 03
Websitewww.sint-katelijne-waver.be
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