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Sint-Katelijne-Waver

Summary

Sint-Katelijne-Waver (Dutch pronunciation: [sɪnt kaːtəˌlɛi̯nə ˈʋaːvər], old spelling: Kathelijne-Waver; French: Wavre-Sainte-Catherine, French pronunciation: [wavʁ sɛ̃t katʁin]) is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Antwerp. The municipality comprises the towns of Onze-Lieve-Vrouw-Waver and Sint-Katelijne-Waver proper. In 2021, Sint-Katelijne-Waver had a total population of 21,197.[2] The total area is 36.12 km2. Roosendael, a ruined relic of a cistercian abbey is situated here and today hosts a youth and touristic centre with pleasant walkways.

Sint-Katelijne-Waver
Municipality
Flag of Sint-Katelijne-Waver
Flag
Coat of arms of Sint-Katelijne-Waver
Coat of arms
Location of Sint-Katelijne-Waver
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Sint-Katelijne-Waver
Sint-Katelijne-Waver
Location in Belgium
Location of Sint-Katelijne-Waver in the province of Antwerp
Coordinates: 51°04′N 04°32′E / 51.067°N 4.533°E / 51.067; 4.533
Country Belgium
CommunityFlemish Community
RegionFlemish Region
ProvinceAntwerp
ArrondissementMechelen
Government
 • MayorKristof Sels (N-VA)
 • Governing party/iesN-VA, CD&V
Area
 • Total36.16 km2 (13.96 sq mi)
Population
 (2018-01-01)[1]
 • Total20,870
 • Density580/km2 (1,500/sq mi)
Postal codes
2860, 2861
NIS code
12035
Area codes015, 03
Websitewww.sint-katelijne-waver.be

Economic activities edit

Sint-Katelijne-Waver is a centre for market gardening and has many greenhouses. The Mechelse Veilingen[3] in Sint-Katelijne-Waver is the largest co-operative vegetable auction in Europe.

Pictures edit

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    Leliestraat
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    Town hall
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    Church
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    Town centre

Twin towns edit

Notable people edit

References edit

  1. ^ "Wettelijke Bevolking per gemeente op 1 januari 2018". Statbel. Retrieved 9 March 2019.
  2. ^ "Bevolking per statistische sector - Sector 12035". Statistics Belgium. Retrieved 10 May 2022.
  3. ^ "Verbazend plezant". BelOrta.

External links edit

  •   Media related to Sint-Katelijne-Waver at Wikimedia Commons
  • Official website - Available only in Dutch