Destelbergen

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
Municipality
Flag Coat of arms
Location of Destelbergen
Destelbergen Location in Belgium 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	Elsie Sierens (Open Vld)
• Governing party/ies	Open Vld, N-VA
Area
• Total	26.71 km2 (10.31 sq mi)
Population  (2018-01-01)[1]
• Total	18,026
• Density	670/km2 (1,700/sq mi)
Postal codes	9070
NIS code	44013
Area codes	09
Website	www.destelbergen.be

In 2021, Destelbergen had a total population of 18,683. The total area is 26.71 km² (10 sq mi).^[2]

Attractions are the many residential castles, a Gaulish farmhouse, and the Damvallei nature reserve.