Evergem

Evergem
Sleidinge
Location of Evergem
Evergem
Location in Belgium
Location of Evergem in East Flanders
Coordinates: 51°07′N 03°42′E / 51.117°N 3.700°E / 51.117; 3.700
CountryBelgium
CommunityFlemish Community
RegionFlemish Region
Province East Flanders
ArrondissementGhent
Government
  MayorJoeri De Maertelaere (N-VA)
  Governing party/iesN-VA, CD&V
Area
  Total
75.37 km2 (29.10 sq mi)
Population
 (2018-01-01)
  Total
35,239
  Density470/km2 (1,200/sq mi)
Postal codes
9940
NIS code
44019
Area codes09
Websitewww.evergem.be

Evergem (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈeːvərɣɛm] ) is a municipality located in the Belgian province of East Flanders. The municipality comprises the towns of Belzele, Doornzele, Ertvelde, Evergem proper, Kerkbrugge-Langerbrugge, Kluizen, Rieme, Sleidinge and Wippelgem. In 2021, Evergem had a total population of 35,791.