Wilsele | |
|---|---|
 Former town hall | |
 Coat of arms | |
Location of Wilsele  | |
 Location of Wilsele in Leuven | |
  Wilsele   Wilsele | |
| Coordinates: 50°54′00″N 4°42′00″E / 50.90000°N 4.70000°E | |
| Country |  Belgium |
| Community |  Flemish Community |
| Region | Flemish Region |
| Province |  Flemish Brabant |
| Arrondissement | Leuven |
| Municipality | Leuven |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8.94 km2 (3.45 sq mi) |
| Population (2020-01-01) | |
| • Total | 9,892 |
| • Density | 1,100/km2 (2,900/sq mi) |
| Postal codes | 3012 |
| Area codes | 016 |
Wilsele (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈʋɪlsələ]) is a sub-municipality of the city of Leuven located in the province of Flemish Brabant, Flemish Region, Belgium. It was a separate municipality until 1977. On 1 January 1977, it was merged into Leuven.[1]
The Canal Leuven-Dijle which runs from Leuven to Mechelen passes through Wilsele and separates this part of Leuven into two parts: Wilsele-Dorp (Wilsele-Village) and Wilsele-Putkapel. Due to the physical separation, both parts have gone their own way for many years. Only recently Leuven has opened a bridge over the canal.
The central area of Wisele is situated between Wilsele-Dorp and Wilsele-Putkapel. There is a partial town hall, subsidiary site of the city library and police, as well as a sports and cultural centre. Also the presence of the Centrumstraat (Centre Street) opposite to the town hall is a witness of the past of this part as the village centre.
Part of Wilsele is located on the Keizersberg ("Emperor's Hill") or Boellenberg. The Keizersberg is the site of a beautiful abbey.[2] The abbey houses many students from Leuven.