Wechelderzande

Wechelderzande
View of Wechelderzande's church
View of Wechelderzande's church
Wechelderzande is located in Belgium
Wechelderzande
Wechelderzande
Location in Belgium
Coordinates: 51°16′N 4°46′E / 51.267°N 4.767°E / 51.267; 4.767
Country Belgium
RegionFlemish Region
ProvinceAntwerp
MunicipalityLille
Area
 • Total10.91 km2 (4.21 sq mi)
Population
 (2021)[1]
 • Total4,054
 • Density370/km2 (960/sq mi)

Wechelderzande is a submunicipality of Lille, situated in the Campine region of the Antwerp Province in Belgium. It has been part of the municipality of Lille since 1977.

Overview

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Wechelderzande was first mentioned in 1182 and belonged the Land van Turnhout. Wechelderzande used to form a heerlijkheid with the town of Vlimmeren [nl]. In 1768, the two towns were separated.[2] The centre of Wechelderzande has the inn Den Hert which was built in 1603.[3]

At the end of 19th century beginning of the 20th century it was a favourite site for several painters among them Henry van de Velde. Wechelderzande was an independent municipality until 1977 when it was merged into Lille.[4]

In 1995, Wechelderzande was the site of the high-profile murder of Karel Van Noppen.[5]

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Bevolking per statistische sector - Sector 13019B". Statistics Belgium. Retrieved 9 May 2022.
  2. ^ "Wechelderzande". Agentschap Onroerend Erfgoed (in Dutch). Retrieved 12 May 2022.
  3. ^ "Afspanning Den Hert". Agentschap Onroerend Erfgoed (in Dutch). Retrieved 12 May 2022.
  4. ^ "Lille". Agentschap Onroerend Erfgoed (in Dutch). Retrieved 12 May 2022.
  5. ^ ""Operatie Zieke Koe": de moord op een hormonenjager die het land al 20 jaar beroert". Vlaamse Radio- en Televisieomroeporganisatie (in Dutch). Retrieved 12 May 2022.