Hamme (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈɦɑmə]) is a municipality located in the Belgian province of East Flanders. The municipality comprises the towns of Hamme proper, Kastel Moerzeke, Sint-Anna [nl] and Zogge [nl]. In 2018, Hamme had a total population of 24,827. The total area is 40.21 km².[2] The current mayor of Hamme is Herman Vijt, from the CD&V (Christian Democratic) party.

Hamme
Municipality
Flag Coat of arms
Hamme Location in Belgium Location of Hamme in East Flanders
Coordinates: 51°05′N 04°08′E
Country	Belgium
Community	Flemish Community
Region	Flemish Region
Province	East Flanders
Arrondissement	Dendermonde
Government
• Mayor	Herman Vijt (CD&V)
• Governing party/ies	CD&V, VLD
Area
• Total	40.21 km2 (15.53 sq mi)
Population  (2018-01-01)[1]
• Total	24,829
• Density	620/km2 (1,600/sq mi)
Postal codes	9220
Area codes	052
Website	www.hamme.be

Hamme also has its own legends. The most famous one is the legend of the "Hamse Wuiten". The people of Hamme are also called Hamse Wuitens. The "Hamse wuiten" is also the main mascot in a streetparade at the end of March every year. The inhabitants dress up and build big trucks with funny giant puppets, making fun of local and national politicians and scandals.

Famous inhabitants

• Ferdinand Bracke, cyclist
• Herman Brusselmans, writer
• Amaat Joos, Canon and antropologue
• Linde Merckpoel, radio presenter
• Frans Van Damme, painter
• Benoît Van Uytvanck, sculptor
• Kristel Verbeke, singer
• Hanne Verbruggen, singer
• Petrus Vertenten, missionary and portraitist

See also

• Lippenbroek

References

External links

• Media related to Hamme (East Flanders) at Wikimedia Commons
• "Hamme" . Encyclopædia Britannica. Vol. 11 (9th ed.). 1880.

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