Zele | |
|---|---|
 Sint-Ludgerus church | |
 Flag  Coat of arms | |
Location of Zele  | |
  Zele Location in Belgium
Location of Zele in East Flanders  | |
| Coordinates: 51°04′N 04°02′E / 51.067°N 4.033°E | |
| Country |  Belgium |
| Community | Flemish Community |
| Region | Flemish Region |
| Province | East Flanders |
| Arrondissement | Dendermonde |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Hans Knop (CD&V) |
| • Governing party/ies | CD&V, Leefbaarder Zele |
| Area | |
| • Total | 33.28 km2 (12.85 sq mi) |
| Population (2018-01-01)[1] | |
| • Total | 20,976 |
| • Density | 630/km2 (1,600/sq mi) |
| Postal codes | 9240 |
| NIS code | 42028 |
| Area codes | 052 |
| Website | www.zele.be |
Zele (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈzeːlə]) is a municipality located in the Belgian province of East Flanders, around 20 kilometers east of Ghent. The municipality only comprises the town of Zele proper. In 2023, Zele had a total population of 21,374. The total area is 33 km2 which gives a population density of 641.6 people per km2.[2]
- ^ "Wettelijke Bevolking per gemeente op 1 januari 2018". Statbel. Retrieved 9 March 2019.
- ^ "Statbel Zele". Statistics Belgium. Retrieved 2 October 2023.