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Zemst

Zemst is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Flemish Brabant. The municipality comprises the villages of Elewijt, Eppegem, Hofstade, Weerde, Zemst-Laar, Zemst-Bos and Zemst proper. On January 1, 2024, Zemst had a total population of 23,401. The total area is 42.83 km2 which gives a population density of 541 inhabitants per km2.

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Zemst
Municipality
Town hall of Zemst
Town hall of Zemst
Flag of Zemst
Flag
Coat of arms of Zemst
Coat of arms
Location of Zemst in Flemish Brabant
Location of Zemst in Flemish Brabant
Map
Interactive map of Zemst
Zemst
Location in Belgium
Coordinates: 50°59′N 04°28′E / 50.983°N 4.467°E / 50.983; 4.467
CountryBelgium
CommunityFlemish Community
RegionFlemish Region
ProvinceFlemish Brabant
ArrondissementHalle-Vilvoorde
Government
 • MayorBart Coopman (Iedereen Zemst)
 • Governing partiesIedereen Zemst, Team Burgemeester, Vlaams Belang, Groen
Area
 • Total
43.23 km2 (16.69 sq mi)
Population
 (2018-01-01)1
 • Total
23,325
 • Density539.6/km2 (1,397/sq mi)
Postal codes
1980–1982
NIS code
23096
Area codes015, 02, 016
Websitewww.zemst.be

Zemst (Dutch pronunciation: [zɛmst]) is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Flemish Brabant. The municipality comprises the villages of Elewijt, Eppegem, Hofstade, Weerde, Zemst-Laar, Zemst-Bos and Zemst proper. On January 1, 2024, Zemst had a total population of 23,401. The total area is 42.83 km2 which gives a population density of 541 inhabitants per km2.2

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References

References

  1. "Wettelijke Bevolking per gemeente op 1 januari 2018". Statbel. Retrieved 9 March 2019.
  2. "Bevolking en huishoudens - Bevolking - Aalst". provincies.incijfers.be. Retrieved 2025-04-18.
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