Evergem Facts for Kids

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Evergem

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Evergem

Location in Belgium

Country

Flemish Community

Arrondissement

Ghent

Area

• Total

75.04 km² (28.97 sq mi)

Population

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Postal codes

9940

Area codes

Website

www.evergem.be

Evergem is a town located in the Belgian province of East Flanders. It's a municipality, which means it's a local area with its own government. In 2021, about 35,791 people lived here.

The municipality of Evergem includes several smaller towns. These are Belzele [nl], Doornzele, Ertvelde, Evergem itself, Kerkbrugge-Langerbrugge [nl], Kluizen, Rieme [nl], Sleidinge, and Wippelgem [nl].

A Look Back at Evergem's History
Well-Known People from Evergem
Evergem's International Friends
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A Look Back at Evergem's History

During the First World War, the town of Ertvelde was very important. It was used as a defense line. This was to stop any attacks from the Netherlands in the north.

Because of this, Ertvelde has many old bunkers. You can find one almost every 200 meters! Today, most of these bunkers are on farmers' fields. The government decided that these bunkers now belong to the landowners. Some farmers have removed them, while others use them for storage. But many of these historic bunkers can still be visited.

Well-Known People from Evergem

Evergem has been home to several famous people. Here are a few of them:

Angelus de Baets: He was a talented portrait painter. He was born in Evergem in 1793.
Luc De Vos: He was a popular singer. He was the lead singer of the famous band called Gorki.
Wilfried Martens: He was a very important politician. He served as the Prime Minister of Belgium for many years. He also led the European People's Party.
Eddy Wally: He was a well-known singer. People often called him "The Voice of Europe."