Zwevegem (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈzʋeːvəɣɛm] ) is a municipality located in the Belgian province of West Flanders. The municipality comprises the towns of Heestert, Moen, Otegem, Sint-Denijs and Zwevegem. On January 1, 2019, Zwevegem had a total population of 24,648. The total area is 63.24 km2 which gives a population density of 380 inhabitants per km2.

Zwevegem
Zwevegem former town hall
Zwevegem former town hall
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Coat of arms of Zwevegem
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Zwevegem is located in Belgium
Zwevegem
Zwevegem
Location in Belgium
Location of Zwevegem in West-Flanders
Coordinates: 50°48′N 03°20′E / 50.800°N 3.333°E / 50.800; 3.333
Country Belgium
CommunityFlemish Community
RegionFlemish Region
ProvinceWest Flanders
ArrondissementKortrijk
Government
 • MayorMarc Doutreluingne
 • Governing party/iesLijst Burgemeester, CD&V, Vooruit
Area
 • Total63.61 km2 (24.56 sq mi)
Population
 (2018-01-01)[1]
 • Total24,619
 • Density390/km2 (1,000/sq mi)
Postal codes
8550-8554
NIS code
34042
Area codes056
Websitewww.zwevegem.be

The Bekaert company was founded in Zwevegem by Baron Leon Leander Bekaert.

Heestert Military Cemetery holds the graves of 127 Britons and 57 Germans, most of whom died on 21–25 October 1918 in the area during the First World War.

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References

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  1. ^ "Wettelijke Bevolking per gemeente op 1 januari 2018". Statbel. Retrieved 9 March 2019.
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