Zomergem

Zomergem (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈzoːmərɣɛm]) is a former municipality located in the Flanders and in the province of East Flanders, in Belgium. The municipality comprises the towns of Oostwinkel, Ronsele and Zomergem proper. On January 1, 2006, Zomergem had a total population of 8,011. The total area is 38.78 km² which gives a population density of 207 inhabitants per km².

Zomergem
Zomergem: Market Place and St Martin's church
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Zomergem
Location in Belgium
Location of Zomergem in East Flanders
Coordinates: 51°07′N 03°33′E
CountryBelgium
CommunityFlemish Community
RegionFlemish Region
ProvinceEast Flanders
ArrondissementGhent
Government
  MayorTony Vermeire
  Governing party/iesCD&V, Open VLD
Area
  Total38.78 km2 (14.97 sq mi)
Population
 (2018-01-01)[1]
  Total8,466
  Density220/km2 (570/sq mi)
Postal codes
9930-9932
Area codes09
Websitewww.lievegem.be

Effective 1 January 2019, Waarschoot, Lovendegem and Zomergem were merged into the new municipality of Lievegem.

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