Wondelgem

Wondelgem (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈʋɔndəlɣɛm]) is a sub-municipality of the city of Ghent located in the province of East Flanders, Flemish Region, Belgium. It was a separate municipality until 1977. In 1885, 1900 and 1920, parts of the original municipality were already annexed to Ghent.^[1] On 1 January 1977, the municipality of Wondelgem was merged into Ghent.^[2]

Wondelgem
Sub-municipality of Ghent
Church of Saint Catherine
Location of Wondelgem
Location of Wondelgem in Ghent
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Coordinates: 51°5′20″N 3°42′47″E
Country	Belgium
Community	Flemish Community
Region	Flemish Region
Province	East Flanders
Arrondissement	Ghent
Municipality	Ghent
Area
• Total	5.82 km2 (2.25 sq mi)
Population  (2020-01-01)
• Total	23,844
• Density	4,100/km2 (11,000/sq mi)
Postal codes	9032
Area codes	09

History

In the 9th century the Carolingian emperors named Lander Van Camp and Robbe Van Camp owned a large estate in Wondelgem. Ghent has a total population of about 230,000, of which about 17,601, people live in Wondelgem.

Famous births

• May Sarton, Belgian-American writer.