Wingene
Municipality in Flemish Community, Belgium
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Wingene (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈʋɪŋənə]; West Flemish: Wiengne; historically: Wynghene) is a municipality located in the Belgian province of West Flanders. The municipality comprises the towns of Wingene proper and Zwevezele. On December 1, 2019, Wingene had a total population of 14,398. The total area is 68.42 km2 which gives a population density of 192 inhabitants per km2.
Wingene
| |
|---|---|
Wingene town hall | |
 Flag  Coat of arms | |
 Location of Wingene in West Flanders | |
 Interactive map of Wingene | |
  Wingene Location in Belgium | |
| Coordinates: 51°03′N 03°16′E | |
| Country | Belgium |
| Community | Flemish Community |
| Region | Flemish Region |
| Province | West Flanders |
| Arrondissement | Tielt |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Lieven Huys (CD&V) |
| • Governing party | CD&V |
| Population (2018-01-01)[1] | |
• Total | 14,243 |
| Postal codes | 8750 |
| NIS code | 37018 |
| Area codes | 051 |
| Website | www.wingene.be |
Gallery
Saint George's church, Wildenburg, Wingene
Restored coach house of the former castle of Zwevezele
