Waasmunster
Waasmunster | |
|---|---|
Location of Waasmunster | |
| Coordinates: 51°06′35″N 04°05′05″E / 51.10972°N 4.08472°E | |
| Country | Belgium |
| Community | Flemish Community |
| Region | Flemish Region |
| Province | East Flanders |
| Arrondissement | Dendermonde |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Jurgen Bauwens (CD&V) |
| • Governing party/ies | CD&V/N-VA |
| Area | |
• Total | 32.27 km2 (12.46 sq mi) |
| Population (2018-01-01) | |
• Total | 10,768 |
| • Density | 330/km2 (860/sq mi) |
| Postal codes | 9250 |
| NIS code | 42023 |
| Area codes | 052, 09, 03 |
| Website | www.waasmunster.be |
Waasmunster (Dutch pronunciation: [ˌʋaːsˈmʏnstər]) is a municipality located in the Flemish province of East Flanders, in Belgium. The municipality only comprises the town of Waasmunster proper. In 2021, Waasmunster had a total population of 10,912. The total area is 31.93 km2.
Roosenberg Abbey, founded in the 13th century, is situated here.
Illusionist Louis Courtois, writer Cyriel Geerinck, football manager and scout Urbain Haesaert and DJ/music producer Eptic were born in Waasmunster.