Zele | |
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Location in Belgium
Location of Zele in East Flanders | |
Coordinates: 51°04′N 04°02′E / 51.067°N 4.033°E | |
Country | Belgium |
Community | Flemish Community |
Region | Flemish Region |
Province | East Flanders |
Arrondissement | Dendermonde |
Government | |
• Mayor | Hans Knop (CD&V) |
• Governing party/ies | CD&V, Leefbaarder Zele |
Area | |
• Total | 33.28 km2 (12.85 sq mi) |
Population (2018-01-01)[1] | |
• Total | 20,976 |
• Density | 630/km2 (1,600/sq mi) |
Postal codes | 9240 |
NIS code | 42028 |
Area codes | 052 |
Website | www.zele.be |
Zele (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈzeːlə]) is a municipality located in the Belgian province of East Flanders, around 20 kilometers east of Ghent. The municipality only comprises the town of Zele proper. In 2023, Zele had a total population of 21,374. The total area is 33 km2 which gives a population density of 641.6 people per km2.[2]
The name of the municipality is derived from the Old Dutch or Old Saxon word "seli", which means "(main) building" or "settlement". Examples in the region with that toponym are Brussels, Herzele and Belsele.[3]
Places adjacent to Zele | |
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Aalst | ||
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Dendermonde | ||
Eeklo | ||
Ghent | ||
Oudenaarde | ||
Sint-Niklaas | ||
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