| Country | Belgium |
|---|---|
| Region | Flemish Region |
| Province | East Flanders |
| Arrondissement | Ghent |
| Municipality | Lievegem |
| Area total | 21.94 km² |
| Population as of | 2021 |
| Population total | 8,194 |
| Time zone | CET |
| Coordinates | 51°09′N 03°36′E |
| Postal code | 9950 |
| Dialing code | 09 |
| Website | www.lievegem.be |
Waarschoot (ˈʋaːrsxoːt) is a town and former municipality located in the Flemish province of East Flanders, in Belgium. The municipality comprised the towns of Waarschoot proper. In 2018, Waarschoot had a total population of 7,967. The total area is 21.91 km2 (8.46 sq mi).[1]
Until 31 December 2018, Waarschoot was one of the few Belgian municipalities having a female mayor. Her name is Ann Coopman.[2]
Effective 1 January 2019, Waarschoot, Lovendegem, and Zomergem were merged into the new municipality of Lievegem, with only one mayor remaining, Tony Vermeire (CD&V).
References
- ^ ""Wettelijke Bevolking per gemeente op 1 januari 2018"". StatBel. Retrieved 9 March 2019.
- ^ Ann Coopman
External links
- (in Dutch) Official website