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Coat of arms of Wortegem-Petegem
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Wortegem-Petegem is located in Belgium
Wortegem-Petegem
Wortegem-Petegem
Location in Belgium
Country Belgium
Community Flemish Community
Region Flemish Region
Province East Flanders
Arrondissement Oudenaarde
Area
 • Total 41.96 km2 (16.20 sq mi)
Population
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Postal codes
9790
Area codes 055
Website www.wortegem-petegem.be

Wortegem-Petegem is a special kind of town in Belgium. It's called a municipality. This means it's a local area with its own government. It is located in the Belgian province of East Flanders.

In 2021, about 6,445 people lived in Wortegem-Petegem. The total area of the municipality is about 41.96 square kilometers. That's how big the town and its surrounding areas are.

Discovering Wortegem-Petegem

Wortegem-Petegem is a charming place in the country of Belgium. It is known for its peaceful surroundings. This municipality is part of the larger region of East Flanders.

What is a Municipality?

A municipality is like a local government area. It's a town or a group of villages that work together. They share services and are managed by a local council. Wortegem-Petegem is one of these areas in Belgium.

Villages in Wortegem-Petegem

Wortegem-Petegem is made up of several smaller villages. These villages are part of the larger municipality. They include:

  • Elsegem
  • Moregem
  • Ooike
  • Petegem-aan-de-Schelde
  • Wortegem

Each of these villages adds to the unique character of the municipality. They all share the same local government.

Who Leads the Municipality?

The municipality of Wortegem-Petegem has a leader called a mayor. The mayor works with a group of elected officials. These officials form the local government.

The current mayor is Luc Vander Meeren. He belongs to a political party called Open VLD. This party also holds the majority of seats in the local council. They make decisions for the people living in Wortegem-Petegem.

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