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Stekene
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Flag of Stekene
Flag
Coat of arms of Stekene
Coat of arms
Stekene is located in Belgium
Stekene
Stekene
Location in Belgium
Country Belgium
Community Flemish Community
Region Flemish Region
Province East Flanders
Arrondissement Sint-Niklaas
Area
 • Total 44.80 km2 (17.30 sq mi)
Population
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Postal codes
9190
Area codes 03
Website www.stekene.be

Stekene is a town in Belgium. It is located in the province of East Flanders. Stekene is known for its green spaces, with many forests and farms. It is often called a "green oasis" in the more industrial area of Flanders.

Since 1976, Stekene has included a few smaller towns and villages. These are Kemzeke, Klein-Sinaai, and Koewacht. In 2021, about 18,863 people lived in Stekene. The total area of the town is about 44.80 square kilometers.

The E34 road goes through Stekene. This road connects the city of Antwerp to the coast. Stekene also has its own exit on this important road. Another road, the N403, links Stekene to the nearby city of Sint-Niklaas.

Where is Stekene Located?

Stekene is part of a region called Waasland. It is right on the border with the Netherlands. The town is about 10 kilometers (6 miles) northwest of Sint-Niklaas. It is also about 20 kilometers (12 miles) west of Antwerp.

Stekene shares its borders with several other towns:

  • To the east, it borders Sint-Gillis-Waas.
  • To the south, it borders Sint-Niklaas.
  • To the west, it borders Moerbeke.
  • To the north, it borders the Dutch town of Hulst.
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Stekene's church, the Heilige Kruiskerk.

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