Zelzate | |
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Coordinates: 51°12′N 03°49′E / 51.200°N 3.817°E | |
Community | Flemish Community |
Region | Flemish region |
Province | East Flanders |
Arrondissement | Eeklo |
Government | |
• Mayor | Brent Meuleman (Vooruit) |
• Governing party/ies | Vooruit, PVDA+ |
Area | |
• Total | 13.77 km2 (5.32 sq mi) |
Population (2018-01-01)[1] | |
• Total | 12,699 |
• Density | 920/km2 (2,400/sq mi) |
Postal codes | 9060 |
NIS code | 43018 |
Area codes | 09 |
Website | www.zelzate.be |
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 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%.[citation needed]