Destelbergen (Dutch pronunciation: [ˌdɛstəlˈbɛrɣə(n)]) is a municipality located in the Belgian province of East Flanders. The municipality comprises the towns of Destelbergen proper and Heusden and was created on 1 January 1977, by the fusion of these two municipalities. Its western border touches the municipality of Ghent and Melle and is formed by an ancient silted up branch of the river Scheldt.
Destelbergen | |
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Location of Destelbergen in East Flanders ![]() | |
Coordinates: 51°3′N 3°48′E | |
Country | Belgium |
Community | Flemish Community |
Region | Flemish Region |
Province | East Flanders |
Arrondissement | Ghent |
Government | |
• Mayor | Marc De Pauw (VLD) |
• Governing party/ies | VLD, CD&V |
Area | |
• Total | 26.56 km2 (10.25 sq mi) |
Population (2018-01-01)[1] | |
• Total | 18,026 |
• Density | 680/km2 (1,800/sq mi) |
Postal codes | 9070 |
Area codes | 09 |
Website | www.destelbergen.be |
In 2021, Destelbergen had a total population of 18,683. The total area is 26.56 km² (10¼ square miles).[2]
Attractions are the many residential castles, a Gaulish farmhouse, and the Damvallei nature reserve.
Municipalities in the Province of East Flanders, Flanders, Belgium | ||
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Dendermonde | ||
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Ghent | ||
Oudenaarde | ||
Sint-Niklaas |
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