Wichelen

Wichelen
Location of Wichelen in East Flanders
Interactive map of Wichelen
Wichelen
Location in Belgium
Coordinates: 51°00′N 03°58′E / 51.000°N 3.967°E / 51.000; 3.967
CountryBelgium
CommunityFlemish Community
RegionFlemish Region
ProvinceEast Flanders
ArrondissementDendermonde
Government
 • MayorKenneth Taylor (SAMEN)
 • Governing partySAMEN
Area
 • Total
23.2 km2 (9.0 sq mi)
Population
 (2018-01-01)
 • Total
11,578
 • Density499/km2 (1,290/sq mi)
Postal codes
9260
NIS code
42026
Area codes09
Websitewww.wichelen.be

Wichelen (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈʋɪxələ(n)] ) is a municipality located in the Denderstreek in the Belgian province of East Flanders, comprising the towns of Schellebelle, Serskamp and Wichelen proper. In 2021, its population was 11,690 and its area 22.87 km².

The Molenbeek crosses Wichelen in Schellebelle, Serskamp and Wichelen.