Wommelgem
Municipality in Flemish Community, Belgium
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Wommelgem (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈʋɔməlɣɛm]) is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Antwerp. The municipality only comprises the town of Wommelgem proper. In 2021, Wommelgem had a total population of 12,991.[2] The total area is 13.01 km².
Wommelgem
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Selsaete castle in Wommelgem | |
 Flag  Coat of arms | |
 Location of Wommelgem in the province of Antwerp | |
 Interactive map of Wommelgem | |
  Wommelgem Location in Belgium | |
| Coordinates: 51°12′N 04°31′E | |
| Country | Belgium |
| Community | Flemish Community |
| Region | Flemish Region |
| Province | Antwerp |
| Arrondissement | Antwerp |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Frank Gys (N-VA) |
| • Governing parties | N-VA, Open Vld |
| Area | |
• Total | 12.99 km2 (5.02 sq mi) |
| Population (2018-01-01)[1] | |
• Total | 12,893 |
| • Density | 992.5/km2 (2,571/sq mi) |
| Postal codes | 2160 |
| NIS code | 11052 |
| Area codes | 03 |
| Website | www.wommelgem.be |
Economy
Wommelgem is one of 25 municipalities within the Albert Canal economic network (Economisch Netwerk Albertkanaal).
The hardware store-chain Hubo Belgium is headquartered in Wommelgem.
