Schilde

Schilde (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈsxɪldə] ) is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Antwerp. The municipality comprises the towns of Schilde proper and 's-Gravenwezel. In 2021, Schilde had a total population of 19,925.[2] The total area is 35.99 km². It has one of the highest per capita income levels in Flanders. Schilde is home to Rugbyclub Diabolos.[3]

Schilde
Sint-Guibertus church
Location of Schilde
Schilde
Location in Belgium
Location of Schilde in the province of Antwerp
Coordinates: 51°14′N 04°34′E
Country Belgium
CommunityFlemish Community
RegionFlemish Region
ProvinceAntwerp
ArrondissementAntwerp
Government
  MayorDirk Bauwens (N-VA)
  Governing party/iesN-VA, OpenVLD
Area
  Total36.09 km2 (13.93 sq mi)
Population
 (2018-01-01)[1]
  Total19,585
  Density540/km2 (1,400/sq mi)
Postal codes
2970
NIS code
11039
Area codes03
Websitewww.schilde.be

References

  1. "Wettelijke Bevolking per gemeente op 1 januari 2018". Statbel. Retrieved 9 March 2019.
  2. "Bevolking per statistische sector - Sector 11039". Statistics Belgium. Retrieved 10 May 2022.
  3. "Rugbyclub Diabolos Schilde | Gemeente Schilde". www.schilde.be (in Flemish). Retrieved 17 January 2024.
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