Zelzate
Zelzate is a municipality located in the Belgian province of East Flanders. The municipality only comprises the town of Zelzate proper. In 2021, Zelzate had a total population of 13,124.
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Zelzate is a municipality located in the Belgian province of East Flanders. The municipality only comprises the town of Zelzate proper. In 2021, Zelzate had a total population of 13,124.
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The total area is 13.71 km 2. Divided into two parts by the Ghent–Terneuzen Canal. There is a concrete drawbridge and a tunnel to connect the two sides. Known for the nearby polluting industry, which makes it the village with the lowest air quality in the country. Recently ArcelorMittal Ghent (Sidmar) made a major investment which resulted in an emission decrease of 90%.
• Name — Zelzate • Image Map — Zelzate East-Flanders Belgium Map.svg • Map Caption — Location of Zelzate in East Flanders • Arms — Blason ville be Zelzate.svg • Flag — Vlag van Zelzate.svg • Province — East Flanders • Arrondissement — Eeklo • Nis — 43018 • Mayor — Brent Meuleman (Vooruit) • Majority — Vooruit, PVDA+ • Postal Code — 9060 • Area Code — 09 • Website — www.zelzate.be Zelzate is a municipality located in the Belgian province of East Flanders. The municipality only comprises the town of Zelzate proper. In 2021, Zelzate had a total population of 13,124. The total area is 13.71 km 2. Zelzate is divided into two parts by the Ghent–Terneuzen Canal. There is a concrete drawbridge and a tunnel to connect the two sides. Zelzate is known for the nearby polluting industry, which makes it the village with the lowest air quality in the country. Recently ArcelorMittal Ghent (Sidmar) made a major investment which resulted in an emission decrease of 90%.
Sister cities
Sister cities
The town is twinned with: • Aubenas (France) • Cesenatico (Italy) • Delfzijl (Netherlands) (No longer twinned) • Schwarzenbek (Germany) • Sierre (Switzerland)
Notable citizens
• Eric Verpaele (b. Zelzate, 2 February 1952), writer • Eddy Wally (b. Zelzate, 12 July 1932), singer
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