Wortegem-Petegem facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Wortegem-Petegem
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 Wortegem-Petegem
Location in Belgium
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| Country | Belgium | ||
| Community | Flemish Community | ||
| Region | Flemish Region | ||
| Province | East Flanders | ||
| Arrondissement | Oudenaarde | ||
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| • Total | 41.96 km2 (16.20 sq mi) | ||
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| Postal codes |
9790
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| 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.
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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.
