Schelle
Municipality in Flemish Community, Belgium
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Schelle (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈsxɛlə] ⓘ) is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Antwerp. The municipality only comprises the town of Schelle proper. In 2021, Schelle had a total population of 8,559.[2] The total area is 7.80 km2.
Schelle
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Location of Schelle in the province of Antwerp | |
![]() Interactive map of Schelle | |
| Coordinates: 51°08′N 04°20′E | |
| Country | Belgium |
| Community | Flemish Community |
| Region | Flemish Region |
| Province | Antwerp |
| Arrondissement | Antwerp |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Rob Mennes (CD&V) |
| • Governing party | CD&V |
| Area | |
• Total | 7.83 km2 (3.02 sq mi) |
| Population (2025-01-01)[1] | |
• Total | 8,682 |
| • Density | 1,110/km2 (2,870/sq mi) |
| Postal codes | 2627 |
| NIS code | 11038 |
| Area codes | 03 |
| Website | www.schelle.be |
Notable people
- Hugo Coveliers (born 1947), retired Belgian politician and lawyer[3]
- Felix De Smedt (1923–2012), judoka who is credited with introducing the sport to Belgium.[4]
