Zingem
Zingem | |
|---|---|
Village and former municipality | |
Zingem town hall | |
| Coordinates: 50°54′N 03°31′E / 50.900°N 3.517°E | |
| Country | Belgium |
| Region | Flemish Region |
| Province | East Flanders |
| Arrondissement | Oudenaarde |
| Municipality | Kruisem |
| Area | |
• Total | 8.17 km2 (3.15 sq mi) |
| Population (2021) | |
• Total | 4,192 |
| • Density | 510/km2 (1,300/sq mi) |
| Time zone | CET |
| Postal code | 9750 |
| Dialing code | 09 |
| Website | www.zingem.be |
Zingem (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈzɪŋɛm]) is a village and former municipality located in the Belgian province of East Flanders. The municipality comprised the towns of Huise, Ouwegem and Zingem proper. In 2018, the municipality of Zingem had a total population of 7,552. The total area is 23.93 km2.
Effective 1 January 2019, Kruishoutem and Zingem merged into the new municipality of Kruisem.
Home to the Meuleken 't Dal - This is one of the smallest windmills in East Flanders and once owned by the Ghent Sint-Pietersabdij. The province made the mill turn and grind again.