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 in East Flanders
Interactive map of Wichelen
Wichelen Location in Belgium
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	SAMEN
Area
• Total	23.2 km2 (9.0 sq mi)
Population  (2018-01-01)[1]
• Total	11,578
• Density	499/km2 (1,290/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