Wijgmaal (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈʋɛixmaːl]) is a village of the city of Leuven located in the province of Flemish Brabant, Flemish Region, Belgium.[1] Before the fusion of the Belgian municipalities in 1977, it was a part of the municipality of Herent. On 1 January 1977, it was merged into Leuven. Wijgmaal has never been a municipality, but in some sources, Wijgmaal is mentioned as a "deelgemeente" (sub-municipality).[2]
Wijgmaal | |
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 St Hadrian Church | |
 Interactive map of Wijgmaal | |
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| Coordinates: 50°55′33″N 4°42′06″E / 50.92583°N 4.70167°E | |
| Country |  Belgium |
| Community | Flemish Community |
| Region | Flemish Region |
| Province | Flemish Brabant |
| Arrondissement | Leuven |
| Municipality | Leuven |
| Area | |
• Total | 4.59 km2 (1.77 sq mi) |
| Population (2020-01-01) | |
• Total | 3,793 |
| • Density | 826/km2 (2,140/sq mi) |
| Postal codes | 3018 |
| Area codes | 016 |
References
edit- ↑ Leuven.be: Wijgmaal
- ↑ "Deelgemeenten | Stad Leuven". leuven.be (in Dutch). 2019-09-09. Retrieved 2024-01-24.
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