Izegem | |
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City andmunicipality | |
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 Location of Izegem in West Flanders | |
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  Izegem Location in Belgium | |
| Coordinates:50°55′N03°12′E / 50.917°N 3.200°E /50.917; 3.200 | |
| Country | Belgium |
| Community | Flemish Community |
| Region | Flemish Region |
| Province | West Flanders |
| Arrondissement | Roeselare |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Bert Maertens (NV-A) |
| • Governing parties | NV-A,CD&V |
| Area | |
• Total | 25.63 km2 (9.90 sq mi) |
| Population (2022-01-01)[1] | |
• Total | 28,845 |
| • Density | 1,125/km2 (2,915/sq mi) |
| Postal codes | 8870 |
| NIS code | 36008 |
| Area codes | 051 |
| Website | www.izegem.be |
Izegem (Dutch pronunciation:[ˈizəɣɛm];West Flemish:Yzegem) is acity andmunicipality located in theBelgian province ofWest Flanders. The municipality comprises the city of Izegem proper and the towns ofEmelgem andKachtem. Emelgem was added to Izegem in 1965, Kachtem in 1977. Izegem itself lies on the southern banks of the Mandel, Emelgem and Kachtem on the north. Along the shores of the canal a large industrial zone has developed, which made the three municipalities one urban area. On January 1, 2006, Izegem had a total population of 26,544. The total area is 25.48 km2 (9.84 sq mi) which gives apopulation density of 1,042 inhabitants per km².
Izegem is also known as thepekkerstad,borstelstad orschoenenstad. The riverMandel and thecanal Roeselare–Leie run throughout the city. Izegem used to be famous for its shoe- and brush-making. Today there are only a few factories left, but the city houses a shoe- and brush museum. Until the 1920s, Izegem was often spelledIseghem, which can be found on old passport applications,[2] birth records, and gazetteers.[3] The Van Iseghem surname originally referred to this city.
| # | Name | Area(km2) | Population |
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| I | Izegem | 14,88 | |
| II | Kachtem | 5,17 | |
| III | Emelgem | 5,44 |
Izegem shares borders with the following villages and towns:
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