Hamme facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Hamme
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 Hamme
Location in Belgium
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| Country | Belgium | ||
| Community | Flemish Community | ||
| Region | Flemish Region | ||
| Province | East Flanders | ||
| Arrondissement | Dendermonde | ||
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| • Total | 40.21 km2 (15.53 sq mi) | ||
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| Postal codes |
9220
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| Area codes | 052 | ||
| Website | www.hamme.be | ||
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Hamme is a town in Belgium. It is located in the East Flanders province. A province is like a large region within a country. Hamme is also a "municipality," which means it's a local government area.
The municipality of Hamme includes several smaller places. These are Hamme itself, Kastel, Moerzeke, Sint-Anna, and Zogge. In 2018, about 24,827 people lived in Hamme. The total area of Hamme is about 40.21 square kilometers. The current mayor of Hamme is Herman Vijt. He belongs to the CD&V political party.
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Hamme's Fun Traditions
Hamme has its own special stories and traditions. One of the most famous is about the "Hamse Wuiten." The people who live in Hamme are often called "Hamse Wuitens."
The Hamse Wuiten Parade
The "Hamse Wuiten" is also the main character in a fun street parade. This parade happens every year at the end of March. During the parade, people dress up in costumes. They also build large trucks with giant puppets. These puppets often make fun of local and national politicians. It's a way to use humor to talk about important topics.
Sports in Hamme
Hamme has a strong connection to sports, especially cycling. Many talented athletes come from this town.
Famous Cyclist Ferdinand Bracke
In 1967, a cyclist named Ferdinand Bracke was born in Hamme. He made history by becoming the first person to win the Belgian Sportsman of the Year award. He also received the Belgian Sports Merit Award. These awards show how important his achievements were in sports.
Cyclo-cross Event in Hamme
Hamme also hosts exciting cycling events. On January 27, 2024, the 6th stage of the X²O Badkamers Trophy was held here. This is a big cyclo-cross race. A famous cyclist named Fem Van Empel won first place in that event.
People from Hamme
Many notable people have come from Hamme. They are famous for their work in different fields.
- Ferdinand Bracke, a well-known cyclist
- Herman Brusselmans, a popular writer
- Amaat Joos, a Canon and expert in anthropology
- Linde Merckpoel, a radio presenter
- Frans Van Damme, a talented painter
- Benoît Van Uytvanck, a sculptor who creates art
- Kristel Verbeke, a singer
- Hanne Verbruggen, another singer
- Petrus Vertenten, a missionary and portrait artist
See also
In Spanish: Hamme para niños
