Schelle
Schelle (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈsxɛlə] ) is a ⓘmunicipality located in the Belgian province of Antwerp. The municipality only comprises the town of Schelle proper. In 2021, Schelle had a total population of 8,559.[2] The total area is 7.80 km².
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Location of Schelle | |
![]() ![]() Schelle Location in Belgium
Location of Schelle in the province of Antwerp ![]() | |
Coordinates: 51°08′N 04°20′E | |
Country | ![]() |
Community | Flemish Community |
Region | Flemish Region |
Province | Antwerp |
Arrondissement | Antwerp |
Government | |
• Mayor | Rob Mennes (CD&V) |
• Governing party/ies | CD&V |
Area | |
• Total | 7.83 km2 (3.02 sq mi) |
Population (2018-01-01)[1] | |
• Total | 8,433 |
• Density | 1,100/km2 (2,800/sq mi) |
Postal codes | 2627 |
NIS code | 11038 |
Area codes | 03 |
Website | www.schelle.be |
Notable people
- Hugo Coveliers (born 1947), retired Belgian politician and lawyer[3]
- Felix De Smedt (1923–2012), judoka who is credited with introducing the sport to Belgium.[4]
Gallery
- Schelle, church: parochiekerk Sint-Petrus en Paulus
- Power plant
- Farm in Schelle
- Farm in Schelle
References
- "Wettelijke Bevolking per gemeente op 1 januari 2018". Statbel. Retrieved 9 March 2019.
- "Bevolking per statistische sector - Sector 11038". Statistics Belgium. Retrieved 11 May 2022.
- "Hugo Coveliers". Belgian senate. Retrieved 11 May 2022.
- "In memoriam Felix De Smedt of Belgium". European Judo Union. Retrieved 11 May 2022.
External links
Media related to Schelle at Wikimedia Commons
- (in Dutch) Official website
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