Zwevegem
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Zwevegem former town hall
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Location of Zwevegem in West-Flanders
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| Coordinates: 50°48′N 03°20′E / 50.800°N 3.333°ECoordinates: 50°48′N 03°20′E / 50.800°N 3.333°E | |||
| Country | Belgium | ||
| Community | Flemish Community | ||
| Region | Flemish Region | ||
| Province | West Flanders | ||
| Arrondissement | Kortrijk | ||
| Government | |||
| • Mayor | Marc Doutreluingne | ||
| • Governing party/ies | gemeentebelangen | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 63.24 km2 (24.42 sq mi) | ||
| Population (1 January 2016) | |||
| • Total | 24,353 | ||
| • Density | 390/km2 (1,000/sq mi) | ||
| Postal codes | 8550-8554 | ||
| Area codes | 056 | ||
| Website | www.zwevegem.be | ||
Zwevegem is a municipality located in the Belgian province of West Flanders. The municipality comprises the towns of Heestert, Moen, Otegem, Sint-Denijs and Zwevegem. On January 1, 2006, Zwevegem had a total population of 24,209. The total area is 63.24 km² which gives a population density of 380 inhabitants per km².
The Bekaert company was founded in Zwevegem by Baron Leon Leander Bekaert.
Zwevegem is twinned with:
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