Wachtebeke facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Wachtebeke
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 Wachtebeke
Location in Belgium
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| Country | Belgium | ||
| Community | Flemish Community | ||
| Region | Flemish Region | ||
| Province | East Flanders | ||
| Arrondissement | Ghent | ||
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| • Total | 34.53 km2 (13.33 sq mi) | ||
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| Postal codes |
9185
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| Area codes | 09 | ||
| Website | www.wachtebeke.be | ||
Wachtebeke (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈʋɑxtəbeːkə]) is a small town in Belgium. It is a municipality located in the East Flanders province. This means it's a local area with its own government, part of a larger region.
The municipality of Wachtebeke includes the main town of Wachtebeke itself. It also has a smaller town called Overslag. In 2021, about 7,769 people lived in Wachtebeke. The total area of the municipality is 34.53 square kilometers.
The mayor of Wachtebeke is Rudy van Cronenburg. He helps lead the local government.
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Exploring Wachtebeke
The Langelede Area
The Langelede is a small canal in Wachtebeke. It also refers to a street next to it. This area used to be mostly farms. Now, it is slowly becoming a place where more middle-class families live.
Puyenbroeck Provincial Park
Wachtebeke is home to a large provincial park called Puyenbroeck. A provincial park is a big area of land. It is protected and managed by the province. People can visit for fun and outdoor activities.
Famous People from Wachtebeke
Some well-known people were born or grew up in Wachtebeke.
- Bart De Pauw was born here.
- Jonas Geirnaert is an animated film maker and comedian.
- Lieven Scheire is also a comedian.
Towns Nearby
Wachtebeke is surrounded by several other towns and municipalities. These are its neighbors:
- 1. Moerbeke
- 2. Eksaarde (part of Lokeren)
- 3. Zaffelare (part of Lochristi)
- 4. Mendonk (part of Gent)
- 5. Sint-Kruis-Winkel (part of Gent)
- 6. Zelzate
Images for kids
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A robot illustration.
