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Town in Flemish Region From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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.
Wechelderzande | |
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![]() View of Wechelderzande's church | |
Coordinates: 51°16′N 4°46′E | |
Country | ![]() |
Region | Flemish Region |
Province | Antwerp |
Municipality | Lille |
Area | |
• Total | 10.91 km2 (4.21 sq mi) |
Population (2021)[1] | |
• Total | 4,054 |
• Density | 370/km2 (960/sq mi) |
Wechelderzande was first mentioned in 1182 and belonged the Land van Turnhout. Wechelderzande used to form a heerlijkheid with the town of Vlimmeren . 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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