Wevelgem

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Wevelgem

Nomenclature and Geography

Category: Obec / Město

Summary

Wevelgem is a municipality in the Belgian province of West Flanders, famous for the annual Gent–Wevelgem cycling race. Historically, the town was known for its flax industry along the river Leie, often called the Golden River. It also hosts the largest German military cemetery in Belgium.

Statistics

Area

38.76 km²

Population

31,412

Location