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
Wemmel Castle, former residence of the Marquess of Wemmel, now Town Hall.
Location of Wemmel
Wemmel
Location in Belgium
Location of Wemmel in Flemish Brabant
Coordinates: 50°54′28″N 4°18′24″E
Country Belgium
CommunityFlemish Community
RegionFlemish Region
ProvinceFlemish Brabant
ArrondissementHalle-Vilvoorde
Government
  MayorWalter Vansteenkiste (LB Wemmel)
  Governing party/iesLB Wemmel, Wemmel Plus !
Area
  Total8.77 km2 (3.39 sq mi)
Population
 (2018-01-01)
  Total16,347
  Density1,900/km2 (4,800/sq mi)
Postal codes
1780
NIS code
23102
Area codes02
Websitewww.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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