Wevelgem

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Wevelgem
Geography
Country	Belgium
Region	Flemish Region
Community	Flemish Community
Province	West Flanders
Arrondissement	Kortrijk
Coordinates	50°48′N 03°10′E / 50.8, 3.167Coordinates: 50°48′N 03°10′E / 50.8, 3.167
Area	38.76 km²
Population (Source: NIS)
Population – Males – Females - Density	31,020 (January 1, 2006) 49.53% 50.47% 800 inhab./km²
Economy
Unemployment rate	5.05% (January 1, 2006)
Mean annual income	12,189 €/pers. (2003)
Government
Mayor	Jan Seynhaeve (CD&V)
Governing parties	CD&V, independent
Other information
Postal codes	8560
Area codes	056
Web address	www.wevelgem.be

Wevelgem is a municipality located in the Belgian province of West Flanders. The municipality comprises the towns of Gullegem, Moorsele and Wevelgem proper. On January 1, 2006 Wevelgem had a total population of 31,020. The total area is 38.76 km² which gives a population density of 800 inhabitants per km².

[edit] External links

• Official website - Available only in Dutch

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