Izegem

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Izegem

Total population

28,845

Coordinates50.92°, 3.22°

Demographic figures from Statbel. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

Overview

Izegem is a city and municipality located in the Belgian province of West Flanders. The municipality comprises the city of Izegem proper and the towns of Emelgem and Kachtem. Emelgem was added to Izegem in 1965, Kachtem in 1977. Izegem itself lies on the southern banks of the Mandel, Emelgem and Kachtem on the north. Along the shores of the canal a large industrial zone has developed, which made the three municipalities one urban area. On January 1, 2006, Izegem had a total population of 26,544. The total area is 25.48 km2 (9.84 sq mi) which gives a population density of 1,042 inhabitants per km².

Geography

Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.