Zwevegem

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Municipal flag Zwevegem
 
Location on map of Belgium
Coat of arms Location of Zwevegem in West-Flanders
Geography
Country Belgium
Region Flag of Flanders Flemish Region
Community Flag of Flanders Flemish Community
Province Flag of West Flanders West Flanders
Arrondissement Kortrijk
Coordinates 50°48′N 03°20′E / 50.8, 3.333Coordinates: 50°48′N 03°20′E / 50.8, 3.333
Area 63.24 km²
Population (Source: NIS)
Population
– Males
– Females
- Density
23,674 (January 1, 2006)
49.38%
50.62%
374 inhab./km²
Economy
Unemployment rate 5.72% (January 1, 2006)
Mean annual income 13,366 €/pers. (2003)
Government
Mayor Paul Deprez
Governing parties CD&V
Other information
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.

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[edit] External links

(Dutch) Official Website