Gavere (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈɣaːvərə] ) is a municipality located in the Belgian province of East Flanders. The municipality comprises the towns of Asper, Baaigem, Dikkelvenne, Gavere, Semmerzake and Vurste. In 2021, Gavere had a total population of 13,007. The total area is 31.35 km2.[2]
Gavere | |
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 Flag  Coat of arms | |
Location of Gavere  | |
  Gavere Location in Belgium Location of Gavere in East Flanders  | |
| Coordinates: 50°56′N 03°40′E / 50.933°N 3.667°E | |
| Country |  Belgium |
| Community | Flemish Community |
| Region | Flemish Region |
| Province | East Flanders |
| Arrondissement | Ghent |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Philippe Verwee (Forza Baaigem!) |
| • Governing party/ies | Open Vld-VOG, Vooruit |
| Area | |
| • Total | 31.6 km2 (12.2 sq mi) |
| Population (2018-01-01)[1] | |
| • Total | 12,769 |
| • Density | 400/km2 (1,000/sq mi) |
| Postal codes | 9890 |
| NIS code | 44020 |
| Area codes | 09 |
| Website | www.gavere.be |
Sports
The Superprestige Gavere is a November cyclo-cross race held in Gavere, Belgium, which is part of the Superprestige.
Military
The Air Traffic Control center of the Belgian Air Component was based in Semmerzake.
See also
- Lamoraal van Egmont, Prince of Gavere
References
External links
Media related to Gavere at Wikimedia Commons- Official website (in Dutch)
- Webpage at Internet Archive
