Zelzate

Zelzate (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈzɛlzaːtə]) 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 km2.[2]

Zelzate
Zelzate town hall
Zelzate town hall
Flag of Zelzate
Coat of arms of Zelzate
Location of Zelzate
Zelzate is located in Belgium
Zelzate
Zelzate
Location in Belgium
Location of Zelzate in East Flanders
Coordinates: 51°12′N 03°49′E
Country Belgium
CommunityFlemish Community
RegionFlemish Region
ProvinceEast Flanders
ArrondissementEeklo
Government
  MayorBrent Meuleman (Vooruit)
  Governing party/iesVooruit, PVDA+
Area
  Total13.77 km2 (5.32 sq mi)
Population
 (2018-01-01)[1]
  Total12,699
  Density920/km2 (2,400/sq mi)
Postal codes
9060
NIS code
43018
Area codes09
Websitewww.zelzate.be

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.[3][4] Recently ArcelorMittal Ghent (Sidmar) made a major investment which resulted in an emission decrease of 90%.

Notable citizens

Sister cities

The town is twinned with:

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