Waasmunster

Waasmunster
Municipality
Flag Coat of arms
Waasmunster Location in Belgium show Location of Waasmunster in East Flanders
Coordinates: 51°06′35″N 04°05′05″E / 51.10972°N 4.08472°E / 51.10972; 4.08472Coordinates: 51°06′35″N 04°05′05″E / 51.10972°N 4.08472°E / 51.10972; 4.08472
Country	Belgium
Community	Flemish Community
Region	Flemish Region
Province	East Flanders
Arrondissement	Dendermonde
Government
• Mayor	Jurgen Bauwens (CD&V)
• Governing party/ies	CD&V/N-VA
Area
• Total	31.93 km2 (12.33 sq mi)
Population  (2018-01-01)[1]
• Total	10,768
• Density	340/km2 (870/sq mi)
Postal codes	9250
Area codes	052 - 09 - 03
Website	www.waasmunster.be

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.

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

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

References[]

External links[]

• Media related to Waasmunster at Wikimedia Commons
• Official website - Only available in Dutch

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