Sint-Gillis-Waas — municipality in East Flanders, Belgium
Sint-Gillis-Waas is a Dutch-speaking municipality in the Waasland region of East Flanders, Belgium. It includes population centres such as De Klinge and had 18,164 inhabitants in 2007.
Sint-Gillis-Waas is a municipality in the Belgian province of East Flanders, located in the historic Waasland region. It lies at about 51°13′N, 4°07′E and combines rural landscapes with small urban centres. The municipality is Dutch-speaking and forms part of the broader economic and cultural area between Ghent and Antwerp.
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Geography and population
The territory includes several population centres, notably Sint-Gillis-Waas proper and De Klinge, and sits relatively near the national border with the Netherlands. In 2007 the municipality recorded 18,164 inhabitants, and like many towns in the region its population patterns reflect a mix of local employment and commuting to larger nearby cities.
History and development
Sint-Gillis-Waas has medieval roots typical of the Waasland: an agricultural base with market towns that gradually adapted to modern transport and economy. Over time local trades and small industries developed alongside farming; more recently the area has become part of regional commuting and service networks.
Administration, economy and culture
Administratively the municipality is part of East Flanders. Its economy combines agriculture, small and medium enterprises, and local services. Cultural life highlights community events, regional traditions and cross-border ties with neighbouring Dutch localities. For official information see the municipal website, regional resources at East Flanders and general background on the Waasland area at regional overview.
- Coordinates: 51°13′N, 4°07′E
- Province: East Flanders
- Language: Dutch (official)
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AlegsaOnline.com Sint-Gillis-Waas — municipality in East Flanders, Belgium Leandro Alegsa
URL: https://en.alegsaonline.com/art/90696
Sources
- statbel.fgov.be : Werkelijke bevolking per gemeente op 1 januari 2007 / Population de droit par commune au 1 janvier 2007 (.xls)
- statbel.fgov.be : Geografische coördinaten van de gemeenten (.xls)