Waregem
Waregem (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈʋaːrəɣɛm] ⓘ; West Flemish: Woaregem), sometimes known as Waereghem, is a municipality and city located in the Belgian province of West Flanders. The municipality lies in the valley of the river Leie, between Kortrijk and Ghent. It is part of the arrondissement of Kortrijk and comprises the towns of Beveren, Desselgem, Sint-Eloois-Vijve and Waregem proper. On January 1, 2019, Waregem had a total population of 38,260. The total area is 44.34 km² which gives a population density of 863 inhabitants per km².
Waregem | |
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City parish church located on the marketplace | |
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Flag Coat of arms | |
Location of Waregem | |
Waregem Location in Belgium
Location of Waregem in West-Flanders | |
| Coordinates: 50°53′N 03°25′E | |
| Country | Belgium |
| Community | Flemish Community |
| Region | Flemish Region |
| Province | West Flanders |
| Arrondissement | Kortrijk |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Kurt Vanryckeghem |
| • Governing party/ies | CD&V |
| Area | |
| • Total | 44.5 km2 (17.2 sq mi) |
| Population (2020-01-01) | |
| • Total | 38,347 |
| • Density | 860/km2 (2,200/sq mi) |
| Postal codes | 8790-8793 |
| NIS code | 34040 |
| Area codes | 056 |
| Website | www.waregem.be |
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