Wijgmaal

Wijgmaal (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈʋɛi̯xmaːl]) is a village of the city of Leuven located in the province of Flemish Brabant, Flemish Region, Belgium.[1] Before the fusion of the Belgian municipalities in 1977, it was a part of the municipality of Herent. On 1 January 1977, it was merged into Leuven. Wijgmaal has never been a municipality, but in some sources, Wijgmaal is mentioned as a "deelgemeente" (sub-municipality).[2]

Wijgmaal
St Hadrian Church
Location of Wijgmaal
Location of Wijgmaal in Leuven
Wijgmaal
Wijgmaal
Coordinates: 50°55′33″N 4°42′06″E
Country Belgium
Community Flemish Community
Region Flemish Region
Province Flemish Brabant
ArrondissementLeuven
MunicipalityLeuven
Area
  Total4.59 km2 (1.77 sq mi)
Population
 (2020-01-01)
  Total3,793
  Density830/km2 (2,100/sq mi)
Postal codes
3018
Area codes016

References

  1. Leuven.be: Wijgmaal
  2. "Deelgemeenten | Stad Leuven". leuven.be (in Dutch). 2019-09-09. Retrieved 2024-01-24.
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