Wommelgem

Wommelgem (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈʋɔməlɣɛm]) is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Antwerp. The municipality only comprises the town of Wommelgem proper. In 2021, Wommelgem had a total population of 12,991.^[2] The total area is 13.01 km².

Wommelgem
Municipality
Selsaete castle in Wommelgem
Flag Coat of arms
Location of Wommelgem
Wommelgem Location in Belgium Location of Wommelgem in the province of Antwerp
Coordinates: 51°12′N 04°31′E
Country	Belgium
Community	Flemish Community
Region	Flemish Region
Province	Antwerp
Arrondissement	Antwerp
Government
• Mayor	Frank Gys (N-VA)
• Governing party/ies	N-VA, Open Vld
Area
• Total	12.99 km2 (5.02 sq mi)
Population  (2018-01-01)[1]
• Total	12,893
• Density	990/km2 (2,600/sq mi)
Postal codes	2160
NIS code	11052
Area codes	03
Website	www.wommelgem.be

Economy

Wommelgem is one of 25 municipalities within the Albert Canal economic network (Economisch Netwerk Albertkanaal).

The hardware store-chain Hubo Belgium is headquartered in Wommelgem.