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Wichelen
Municipality
Wichelen - Sint-Gertrudiskerk 2.jpg
Flag of Wichelen
Flag
 Coat of arms of Wichelen
Coat of arms
Wichelen is located in Belgium
Wichelen
Wichelen
Location in Belgium
Country Belgium
Community Flemish Community
Region Flemish Region
Province East Flanders
Arrondissement Dendermonde
Area
 • Total 22.87 km2 (8.83 sq mi)
Population
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Postal codes
9260
Area codes 09
Website www.wichelen.be

Wichelen (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈʋɪxələ(n)]) is a municipality located in the Denderstreek in the Belgian province of East Flanders, comprising the towns of Schellebelle [nl], Serskamp [nl] and Wichelen proper. In 2021, its population was 11,690 and its area 22.87 km².

The Molenbeek crosses Wichelen in Schellebelle, Serskamp and Wichelen.

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  • Belgium, Schellebelle, Church

    The church of Schellebelle overlooks the Scheldt

  • Serskamp (Wichelen) - Church

    Sint-Denijs church in Serskamp

  • Schellebelle - Roephuisje - Belgium

    Former roephuisje and prison for one person in Schellebelle

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