Wielsbeke facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Wielsbeke
Municipality
Castle Hernieuwenburg, now town hall
Flag Coat of arms
Wielsbeke Location in Belgium
Country	Belgium
Community	Flemish Community
Region	Flemish Region
Province	West Flanders
Arrondissement	Tielt
Area
• Total	21.76 km2 (8.40 sq mi)
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Postal codes	8710
Area codes	056
Website	www.wielsbeke.be

Wielsbeke is a friendly town, or "municipality," located in the country of Belgium. It's found in a part of Belgium called West Flanders. Wielsbeke isn't just one place; it's made up of three smaller towns: Ooigem, Sint-Baafs-Vijve, and Wielsbeke itself.

As of January 1, 2018, about 9,584 people lived in Wielsbeke. The total area of the municipality is about 21.76 square kilometers. This means that for every square kilometer, there are about 440 people living there. It's a place with a good mix of open spaces and homes.

Famous People from Wielsbeke

Wielsbeke is home to several interesting people who have made a name for themselves.

Business and Sports Stars

• Jan Callewaert was born in Wielsbeke in 1956. He is known for starting a company called Option N.V..
• Niko Eeckhout is a professional cyclist. He rides bikes in races and was even the champion of Belgium in 2006.
• Noël Demeulenaere is a very important person in the world of cycling. He used to be the mayor of Wielsbeke too!
• Wim Vromant is a writer who creates books especially for children.
• Tessa Wullaert is a professional football player. She plays as a forward for a team called Anderlecht. She also plays for the national team of Belgium.

Images for kids

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  Sint Laurentius church

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  Birth house of the second generation of the family De Clerck, who started the Beaulieu group

See also

In Spanish: Wielsbeke para niños