Zelzate
Zelzate | ||
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 Zelzate town hall | ||
 Flag  Coat of arms | ||
Location of Zelzate  | ||
  Zelzate Location in Belgium
Location of Zelzate in East Flanders Region Flemish Region | | |
| Province | East Flanders | |
| Arrondissement | Eeklo | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Brent Meuleman (Vooruit) | |
| • Governing party/ies | Vooruit, PVDA+ | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 13.77 km2 (5.32 sq mi) | |
| Population (2018-01-01)[1] | ||
| • Total | 12,699 | |
| • Density | 920/km2 (2,400/sq mi) | |
| Postal codes | 9060 | |
| NIS code | 43018 | |
| Area codes | 09 | |
| Website | www.zelzate.be | |
Zelzate (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈzɛlzaːtə]) is a municipality located in the Belgian province of East Flanders. The municipality only comprises the town of Zelzate proper. In 2021, Zelzate had a total population of 13,124. The total area is 13.71 km2.[2]
Zelzate is divided into two parts by the Ghent–Terneuzen Canal. There is a concrete drawbridge and a tunnel to connect the two sides. Zelzate is known for the nearby polluting industry, which makes it the village with the lowest air quality in the country.[3][4] Recently ArcelorMittal Ghent (Sidmar) made a major investment which resulted in an emission decrease of 90%.[citation needed]
Notable citizens
- Eric Verpaele(b. Zelzate, 2 February 1952), writer
- Eddy Wally (b. Zelzate, 12 July 1932), singer
Sister cities
The town is
twinned
with:
- Aubenas (France)
- Cesenatico (Italy)
- Delfzijl (Netherlands) (Not longer twinned with)
- Schwarzenbek (Germany)
- Sierre (Switzerland)
References
- ^ "Wettelijke Bevolking per gemeente op 1 januari 2018". Statbel. Retrieved 9 March 2019.
- ^ "Bevolking per statistische sector - Sector 43018". Statistics Belgium. Retrieved 7 May 2022.
- ^ Lucht publicaties H5
- ^ Lucht publicaties H7
External links
Media related to Zelzate at Wikimedia Commons- Official website (in Dutch)
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