Waasmunster

Waasmunster (Dutch pronunciation: [ˌʋaːsˈmʏnstər]) 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
Municipality
Flag Coat of arms
Location of Waasmunster
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
Area
• Total	32.27 km2 (12.46 sq mi)
Population  (2018-01-01)[1]
• Total	10,768
• Density	330/km2 (860/sq mi)
Postal codes	9250
NIS code	42023
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 Eptic were born in Waasmunster.