Hemiksem | |
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 Sint Bernardusabdij in Hemiksem | |
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 Location of Hemiksem in the province of Antwerp | |
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  Hemiksem Location in Belgium | |
| Coordinates:51°09′N04°21′E / 51.150°N 4.350°E /51.150; 4.350 | |
| Country | Belgium |
| Community | Flemish Community |
| Region | Flemish Region |
| Province | Antwerp |
| Arrondissement | Antwerp |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Luc Bouckaert (CD&V) |
| • Governing parties | CD&V,Vooruit |
| Area | |
• Total | 5.48 km2 (2.12 sq mi) |
| Population (2020-01-01)[1] | |
• Total | 11,634 |
| • Density | 2,120/km2 (5,500/sq mi) |
| Postal codes | 2620 |
| NIS code | 11018 |
| Area codes | 03 |
| Website | www.hemiksem.be |
Hemiksem (Dutch pronunciation:[ˈɦeːmɪksɛm], historical spellingsHeymissen andHemixem) is amunicipality located in theBelgian province ofAntwerp. The municipality only comprises the town of Hemiksem proper. In 2021, Hemiksem had a total population of 11,722. The total area is 5.44 km2.[2]
The village was first mentioned in 1155 as Hamincsem. In 1246,Cistercian monks establishedSt. Bernard's Abbey, Hemiksem near theScheldt, and became Lords of theheerlijkheid (landed estate) Hemiksem. The area used to be heavily forest. In 1358, the firstbrickworks was established, but it was an agricultural area until the 19th century. During the 19th century, Hemiksem started to industrialise and grow.[3]
The most notable sight in Hemiksem is the 13th centurySt. Bernard's Abbey, which now houses the town hall and police headquarters, after having undergone extensive renovations in the past decade.[when?]
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