Zwevegem
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| Geography | ||
| Country | ||
| Region | ||
| Community | ||
| Province | ||
| Arrondissement | Kortrijk | |
| Coordinates | Coordinates: | |
| Area | 63.24 km² | |
| Population (Source: NIS) | ||
| Population – Males – Females - Density |
23,674 (January 1, 2006) 49.38% 50.62% 374 inhab./km² |
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| Economy | ||
| Unemployment rate | 5.72% (January 1, 2006) | |
| Mean annual income | 13,366 €/pers. (2003) | |
| Government | ||
| Mayor | Paul Deprez | |
| Governing parties | CD&V | |
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| Postal codes | 8550-8554 | |
| Area codes | 056 | |
| Web address | www.zwevegem.be | |
Zwevegem is a municipality located in the Belgian province of West Flanders. The municipality comprises the towns of Heestert, Moen, Otegem, Sint-Denijs and Zwevegem proper. On January 1, 2006 Zwevegem had a total population of 23,674. The total area is 63.24 km² which gives a population density of 374 inhabitants per km².
The Bekaert company was founded in Zwevegem by Baron Leon Leander Bekaert.
[edit] Notable people
- Léon Antoine Bekaert (1891-1961), businessman
- Christian Dumolin, businessman
[edit] External links
(Dutch) Official Website
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