Zomergem Facts for Kids

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Zomergem

Village and former municipality

Zomergem: Market Place and St Martin's church

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Zomergem

Location in Belgium

Country

Belgium

Region

Flemish Region

Province

East Flanders

Arrondissement

Ghent

Municipality

Lievegem

Area

• Total

39.29 km² (15.17 sq mi)

Population

(2021)

• Total

8,544

• Density

217.46/km² (563.22/sq mi)

Time zone

CET

Postal code

9930-9932

Dialing code

Website

www.lievegem.be

Zomergem (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈzoːmərɣɛm]) is a lovely town located in the Flanders region of Belgium. It's part of the East Flanders province. Zomergem used to be its own municipality, which is like a local government area.

Back on January 1, 2018, Zomergem had about 8,466 people living there. The total area of the municipality was around 38.78 square kilometers. This area included the smaller towns of Oostwinkel, Ronsele, and Zomergem itself.

Zomergem's New Chapter
- Joining Forces to Create Lievegem
Exploring Zomergem
- What to See in Town
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Zomergem's New Chapter

Joining Forces to Create Lievegem

On January 1, 2019, something big happened for Zomergem. It joined with two other nearby municipalities, Waarschoot and Lovendegem. They all came together to form a brand new, larger municipality called Lievegem. This kind of joining is called a municipal merger.

This merger helps the towns work together more closely. It means they can share resources and make decisions for the whole area. So, while Zomergem is still a town, it's now part of the bigger Lievegem family.

Exploring Zomergem

What to See in Town

Zomergem has some interesting places to visit. The Market Place is a central spot, often bustling with activity. You can also see the beautiful St Martin's church, which is an important landmark in the town.

Another interesting sight is the . This bridge crosses the Schipdonk canal, which is a waterway used for boats. It's a nice place to see some local scenery.