Waasmunster

Waasmunster (Dutch pronunciation: [ˌʋaːsˈmɵnstər]) is a municipality located in the Flemish province of East Flanders, in Belgium. The municipality only comprises the town of Waasmunster proper. On January 1, 2011, Waasmunster had a total population of 10,499. The total area is 31.93 km² which gives a population density of 329 inhabitants per km².

Waasmunster
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Waasmunster
Location in Belgium
Location of Waasmunster in East Flanders
Coordinates: 51°06′35″N 04°05′05″E
CountryBelgium
CommunityFlemish Community
RegionFlemish Region
ProvinceEast Flanders
ArrondissementDendermonde
Government
  MayorJurgen Bauwens (CD&V)
  Governing party/iesCD&V/N-VA
Area
  Total31.93 km2 (12.33 sq mi)
Population
 (2018-01-01)[1]
  Total10,768
  Density340/km2 (870/sq mi)
Postal codes
9250
Area codes052 - 09 - 03
Websitewww.waasmunster.be

Roosenberg Abbey, founded in the 13th century, is situated here.

Illusionist Louis Courtois and DJ/music producer Michaël Bella were born in Waasmunster.

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