Zelzate (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈzɛlzaːtə]) is a municipality located in the Belgian province of East Flanders. The municipality only comprises the town of Zelzate proper. In 2021, Zelzate had a total population of 13,124. The total area is 13.71 km2.[2]
Zelzate | |
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 Zelzate town hall | |
 Flag  Coat of arms | |
Location of Zelzate  | |
  Zelzate Location in Belgium
Location of Zelzate in East Flanders  | |
| Coordinates: 51°12′N 03°49′E / 51.200°N 3.817°E | |
| Country |  Belgium |
| Community | Flemish Community |
| Region | Flemish Region |
| Province | East Flanders |
| Arrondissement | Eeklo |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Brent Meuleman (Vooruit) |
| • Governing party/ies | Vooruit, PVDA+ |
| Area | |
• Total | 13.77 km2 (5.32 sq mi) |
| Population (2018-01-01)[1] | |
• Total | 12,699 |
| • Density | 920/km2 (2,400/sq mi) |
| Postal codes | 9060 |
| NIS code | 43018 |
| Area codes | 09 |
| Website | www.zelzate.be |
Zelzate is divided into two parts by the Ghent–Terneuzen Canal. There is a concrete drawbridge and a tunnel to connect the two sides. Zelzate is known for the nearby polluting industry, which makes it the village with the lowest air quality in the country.[3][4] Recently ArcelorMittal Ghent (Sidmar) made a major investment which resulted in an emission decrease of 90%.[citation needed]
Notable citizens
edit- Eric Verpaele (b. Zelzate, 2 February 1952), writer
- Eddy Wally (b. Zelzate, 12 July 1932), singer
Sister cities
editThe town is twinned with:
- Aubenas (France)
- Cesenatico (Italy)
- Delfzijl (Netherlands) (Not longer twinned with)
- Schwarzenbek (Germany)
- Sierre (Switzerland)
References
edit- ^ "Wettelijke Bevolking per gemeente op 1 januari 2018". Statbel. Retrieved 9 March 2019.
- ^ "Bevolking per statistische sector - Sector 43018". Statistics Belgium. Retrieved 7 May 2022.
- ^ Lucht publicaties H5
- ^ Lucht publicaties H7
External links
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Media related to Zelzate at Wikimedia Commons- Official website (in Dutch)
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