Waasmunster
Municipality in Flemish Community, Belgium
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Waasmunster (Dutch pronunciation: [ˌʋaːsˈmʏnstər]) is a municipality located in the Flemish province of East Flanders, in Belgium. The municipality only comprises the town of Waasmunster proper. In 2021, Waasmunster had a total population of 10,912. The total area is 31.93 km2.[2]
Waasmunster
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 Flag  Coat of arms | |
 Location of Waasmunster in East Flanders | |
 Interactive map of Waasmunster | |
  Waasmunster Location in Belgium | |
| Coordinates: 51°06′35″N 04°05′05″E | |
| Country | Belgium |
| Community | Flemish Community |
| Region | Flemish Region |
| Province | East Flanders |
| Arrondissement | Dendermonde |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Jurgen Bauwens (CD&V) |
| • Governing party | CD&V/N-VA |
| Area | |
• Total | 32.27 km2 (12.46 sq mi) |
| Population (2018-01-01)[1] | |
• Total | 10,768 |
| • Density | 333.7/km2 (864.2/sq mi) |
| Postal codes | 9250 |
| NIS code | 42023 |
| Area codes | 052, 09, 03 |
| Website | www.waasmunster.be |
Roosenberg Abbey, founded in the 13th century, is situated here.
Illusionist Louis Courtois, writer Cyriel Geerinck, football manager and scout Urbain Haesaert and DJ/music producer Eptic were born in Waasmunster.
