Wichelen

Wichelen (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈʋɪxələ(n)] ^ⓘ) is a municipality located in the Denderstreek in the Belgian province of East Flanders, comprising the towns of Schellebelle [nl], Serskamp [nl] and Wichelen proper. In 2021, its population was 11,690 and its area 22.87 km².^[2]

Wichelen
Municipality
Flag Coat of arms
Location of Wichelen
Wichelen Location in Belgium Location of Wichelen in East Flanders
Coordinates: 51°00′N 03°58′E
Country	Belgium
Community	Flemish Community
Region	Flemish Region
Province	East Flanders
Arrondissement	Dendermonde
Government
• Mayor	Kenneth Taylor (SAMEN)
• Governing party/ies	SAMEN
Area
• Total	23.2 km2 (9.0 sq mi)
Population  (2018-01-01)[1]
• Total	11,578
• Density	500/km2 (1,300/sq mi)
Postal codes	9260
NIS code	42026
Area codes	09
Website	www.wichelen.be

The Molenbeek crosses Wichelen in Schellebelle, Serskamp and Wichelen.

Gallery

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  The church of Schellebelle overlooks the Scheldt
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  Sint-Denijs church in Serskamp
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  Former roephuisje and prison for one person in Schellebelle