Schilde

Schilde (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈsxɪldə]) is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Antwerp. The municipality comprises the towns of Schilde proper and 's-Gravenwezel. On January 1, 2006 Schilde had a total population of 19,575. The total area is 35.99 km² which gives a population density of 544 inhabitants per km². It has one of the highest per capita income levels in Flanders.

Schilde
Sint-Guibertus church
Flag
Coat of arms
Schilde
Location in Belgium
Location of Schilde in the province of Antwerp
Coordinates: 51°14′N 04°34′E
CountryBelgium
CommunityFlemish Community
RegionFlemish Region
ProvinceAntwerp
ArrondissementAntwerp
Government
  MayorDirk Bauwens (N-VA)
  Governing party/iesVLD, CD&V
Area
  Total35.99 km2 (13.90 sq mi)
Population
 (2018-01-01)[1]
  Total19,585
  Density540/km2 (1,400/sq mi)
Postal codes
2970
Area codes03
Websitewww.schilde.be

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