Waasmunster (Dutch pronunciation: [ˌʋaːsˈmɵnstər]) is a municipality located in the Flemish province of East Flanders, in Belgium. The municipality only comprises the town of Waasmunster proper. In 2021, Waasmunster had a total population of 10,912. The total area is 31.93 km2.[2]
Waasmunster | |
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![]() ![]() Waasmunster Location in Belgium
Location of Waasmunster in East Flanders ![]() | |
Coordinates: 51°06′35″N 04°05′05″E | |
Country | Belgium |
Community | Flemish Community |
Region | Flemish Region |
Province | East Flanders |
Arrondissement | Dendermonde |
Government | |
• Mayor | Jurgen Bauwens (CD&V) |
• Governing party/ies | CD&V/N-VA |
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• Total | 31.93 km2 (12.33 sq mi) |
Population (2018-01-01)[1] | |
• Total | 10,768 |
• Density | 340/km2 (870/sq mi) |
Postal codes | 9250 |
Area codes | 052 - 09 - 03 |
Website | www.waasmunster.be |
Roosenberg Abbey, founded in the 13th century, is situated here.
Illusionist Louis Courtois, writer Cyriel Geerinck, football manager and scout Urbain Haesaert and DJ/music producer Michaël Bella were born in Waasmunster.
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Municipalities in the Province of East Flanders, Flanders, Belgium | ||
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Aalst |
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Dendermonde |
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Eeklo |
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Ghent | ||
Oudenaarde | ||
Sint-Niklaas |
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