Zelzate
Zelzate (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈzɛlzaːtə]) is a municipality located in the Belgian province of East Flanders. The municipality only comprises the town of Zelzate proper. On January 1, 2006, Zelzate had a total population of 12,176. The total area is 13.71 km² which gives a population density of 888 inhabitants per km².
Zelzate | |
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 Zelzate town hall | |
 Flag  Coat of arms | |
  Zelzate Location in Belgium
Location of Zelzate in East Flanders  | |
| Coordinates: 51°12′N 03°49′E | |
| Country | Belgium |
| Community | Flemish Community |
| Region | Flemish Region |
| Province | East Flanders |
| Arrondissement | Eeklo |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Brent Meuleman (sp.a) |
| • Governing party/ies | sp.a, PVDA |
| Area | |
| • Total | 13.71 km2 (5.29 sq mi) |
| Population (2018-01-01)[1] | |
| • Total | 12,699 |
| • Density | 930/km2 (2,400/sq mi) |
| Postal codes | 9060 |
| Area codes | 09 |
| Website | www.zelzate.be |
Zelzate is divided into two parts by the Ghent–Terneuzen Canal. There is a concrete drawbridge and a tunnel to connect the two sides. Zelzate is known for the nearby polluting industry, which makes it the village with the lowest air quality in the country.[2][3] Recently ArcelorMittal Ghent (Sidmar) made a major investment which resulted in an emission decrease of 90%.
Notable citizens
- Eric Verpaele (b. Zelzate, 2 February 1952), writer.
- Eddy Wally (b. Zelzate, 12 July 1932), Singer.
Sister cities
The town is twinned with:
- Aubenas (France)
- Cesenatico (Italy)
- Delfzijl (Netherlands)
- Schwarzenbek (Germany)
- Sierre (Switzerland)
References
- "Wettelijke Bevolking per gemeente op 1 januari 2018". Statbel. Retrieved 9 March 2019.
- Lucht publicaties H5
- Lucht publicaties H7
External links
Media related to Zelzate at Wikimedia Commons- Official website (in Dutch)
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