Sint-Katelijne-Waver
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 Sint-Katelijne-Waver |
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| Geography | ||
| Country | .svg/27px-Flag_of_Belgium_(civil).svg.png){kind=small} Belgium |
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| Region |  Flemish Region |
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| Community | Flemish Community |
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| Province |  Antwerp |
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| Arrondissement | Mechelen | |
| Coordinates | Coordinates: | |
| Area | 36.12 km² | |
| Population (Source: NIS) | ||
| Population – Males – Females - Density |
19,577 (January 1, 2006) 49.25% 50.75% 542 inhab./km² |
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| Economy | ||
| Unemployment rate | 5.43% (January 1, 2006) | |
| Mean annual income | 14,352 €/pers. (2003) | |
| Government | ||
| Mayor | Eddy Vercammen (CD&V) | |
| Governing parties | CD&V/N-VA, independent | |
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| Postal codes | 2860, 2861 | |
| Area codes | 015, 03 | |
| Web address | www.sint-katelijne-waver.be | |
Sint-Katelijne-Waver (old spelling: Kathelijne-Waver, French Wavre-Sainte-Catherine) is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Antwerp. The municipality comprises the towns of Onze-Lieve-Vrouw-Waver and Sint-Katelijne-Waver proper. On January 1, 2006 Sint-Katelijne-Waver had a total population of 19,577. The total area is 36.12 km² which gives a population density of 542 inhabitants per km².
[edit] Economic activities
Sint-Katelijne-Waver is a centre for market gardening and hosts a lot of greenhouses. The Mechelse Veilingen in Sint-Katelijne-Waver is the largest co-operative vegetable auction in Europe.
[edit] Pictures
 Leliestraat |
 town hall |
 town hall |
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 town hall |
[edit] External links
- Official website - Available only in Dutch
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