Wemmel
Wemmel (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈʋɛməl] ; ⓘFrench pronunciation: [wɛmɛl]) is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Flemish Brabant. The municipality only comprises the town of Wemmel proper. On January 1, 2018, Wemmel had a total population of 16,347. The total area is 8.74 km² which gives a population density of 1,870 inhabitants per km².
Wemmel | |
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Wemmel Castle, former residence of the Marquess of Wemmel, now Town Hall. | |
Flag Coat of arms | |
Location of Wemmel | |
Wemmel Location in Belgium
Location of Wemmel in Flemish Brabant | |
Coordinates: 50°54′28″N 4°18′24″E | |
Country | Belgium |
Community | Flemish Community |
Region | Flemish Region |
Province | Flemish Brabant |
Arrondissement | Halle-Vilvoorde |
Government | |
• Mayor | Walter Vansteenkiste (LB Wemmel) |
• Governing party/ies | LB Wemmel, Wemmel Plus ! |
Area | |
• Total | 8.77 km2 (3.39 sq mi) |
Population (2018-01-01) | |
• Total | 16,347 |
• Density | 1,900/km2 (4,800/sq mi) |
Postal codes | 1780 |
NIS code | 23102 |
Area codes | 02 |
Website | www.wemmel.be |
The official language is Dutch, as everywhere in Flanders. In 1954, however, special linguistic facilities were given to local French-speakers. Although outside the Brussels-Capital Region, Wemmel is sometimes considered part of the suburbs of Brussels. The Brussels orbital motorway, known as the ring, cuts through the southern part of the town.
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