Wuustwezel facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Wuustwezel
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Country | Belgium | ||
Community | Flemish Community | ||
Region | Flemish Region | ||
Province | Antwerp | ||
Arrondissement | Antwerp | ||
Area | |||
• Total | 89.43 km2 (34.53 sq mi) | ||
Population
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Postal codes |
2990
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Area codes | 03 | ||
Website | www.wuustwezel.be |
Wuustwezel is a town in the northern part of Belgium. It is located in the Antwerp province, which is a region in Belgium. Wuustwezel is known for its friendly communities and fun events.
About Wuustwezel
Wuustwezel is a municipality, which is like a local government area. It is found in the north of the Antwerp province in Belgium.
In 2021, about 21,346 people lived in Wuustwezel. The total area of the municipality is 89.43 square kilometers.
History and Villages
The Wuustwezel municipality you see today was formed in 1977. This happened when Wuustwezel joined together with another municipality called Loenhout.
Now, Wuustwezel includes three main villages: Wuustwezel itself, Gooreind, and Loenhout. There are also two smaller areas, or hamlets, named Braken and Sterbos.
Fun Events
Wuustwezel hosts some exciting events! One is the Azencross Loenhout. This is a special bicycle race called a cyclo-cross competition. It happens every December and is part of a big racing series.
Another amazing event is the largest bloemencorso (flower parade) in Belgium. This parade takes place in Loenhout. Different villages and hamlets in the area create huge floats covered in beautiful flowers. They all compete to see who can make the most stunning flower creations!
Neighbors and Postal Code
Wuustwezel has several neighboring towns. These include Zundert in the Netherlands, and Belgian towns like Kalmthout, Kapellen, Brasschaat, Brecht, and Hoogstraten.
The postal code for Wuustwezel is 2990.
See also
In Spanish: Wuustwezel para niños