Zwevegem facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Zwevegem
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Zwevegem former town hall
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 Zwevegem
Location in Belgium
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| Country | Belgium | ||
| Community | Flemish Community | ||
| Region | Flemish Region | ||
| Province | West Flanders | ||
| Arrondissement | Kortrijk | ||
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| • Total | 63.24 km2 (24.42 sq mi) | ||
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| Postal codes |
8550-8554
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| Area codes | 056 | ||
| Website | www.zwevegem.be | ||
Zwevegem is a town in Belgium. It is located in the West Flanders province. This area is in the western part of Belgium.
Zwevegem is not just one town. It is a municipality, which means it includes several smaller towns. These towns are Heestert, Moen, Otegem, Sint-Denijs, and Zwevegem itself.
In 2019, about 24,648 people lived in Zwevegem. The total area of the municipality is 63.24 square kilometers. This means about 380 people live in each square kilometer. This number is called the population density.
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History and Industry
Zwevegem has an interesting history. It is known for a big company called Bekaert. This company was started in Zwevegem by Baron Leon Leander Bekaert. Bekaert makes steel wire products.
World War I Memorial
During the First World War, many battles took place in Belgium. The Heestert Military Cemetery is in Zwevegem. This cemetery is a special place. It holds the graves of 127 British soldiers. It also has the graves of 57 German soldiers. Most of these soldiers died between October 21 and 25, 1918. They fought in this area during the war.
Zwevegem's Connections
Zwevegem has special friendships with other towns around the world. This is called town twinning. It helps different towns learn from each other.
Twin Towns Around the World
Zwevegem is twinned with:
Lorsch, a town in Germany.
Le Coteau, a town in France.
Famous People from Zwevegem
Some well-known people have come from Zwevegem.
- Léon Antoine Bekaert (1891–1961): He was a very important businessman. He helped build the Bekaert company.
- Christian Dumolin: Another successful businessman.
- Gella Vandecaveye: A famous judoka. A judoka is someone who practices judo, a type of martial art.
