Herzele (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈɦɛrzeːlə]) is a municipality located in the Belgian province of East Flanders in the Denderstreek. The municipality comprises the towns of Borsbeke [nl], Herzele proper, Hillegem [nl], Ressegem [nl], Sint-Antelinks [nl], Sint-Lievens-Esse [nl], Steenhuize-Wijnhuize [nl] and Woubrechtegem [nl]. In 2021, Herzele had a total population of 18,414. The total area is 47.40 km².[2] The current mayor of Herzele is Johan Van Tittelboom, from the Open Flemish Liberals and Democrats party.
Herzele | |
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Herzele Castle | |
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Flag Coat of arms | |
Herzele Location in Belgium
Location of Herzele in East Flanders | |
| Coordinates: 50°53′N 03°53′E | |
| Country | Belgium |
| Community | Flemish Community |
| Region | Flemish Region |
| Province | East Flanders |
| Arrondissement | Aalst |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Johan Van Tittelboom (VLD) |
| • Governing party/ies | VLD, SP.A |
| Area | |
| • Total | 47.40 km2 (18.30 sq mi) |
| Population (2018-01-01)[1] | |
| • Total | 17,723 |
| • Density | 370/km2 (970/sq mi) |
| Postal codes | 9550-9552 |
| Area codes | 053, 054, 09 |
| Website | www.herzele.be |
Herzele is crossed by two brooks, the Molenbeek in Borsbeke, Herzele, Ressegem, and Hillegem, as well as the Molenbeek-Ter Erpenbeek in Herzele, Sint-Lievens-Esse, Woubrechtegem, and Ressegem.

Places adjacent to Herzele | |
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Municipalities in the Province of East Flanders, Flanders, Belgium | ||
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| Aalst | ||
| Dendermonde | ||
| Eeklo | ||
| Ghent | ||
| Oudenaarde | ||
| Sint-Niklaas | ||
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