Zelzate
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Zelzate (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈzɛlzaːtə]) is a municipality located in the Belgian province of East Flanders. The municipality only comprises the town of Zelzate proper. In 2021, Zelzate had a total population of 13,124. The total area is 13.71 km2.[2]
Zelzate is divided into two parts by the Ghent–Terneuzen Canal. There is a concrete drawbridge and a tunnel to connect the two sides. Zelzate is known for the nearby polluting industry, which makes it the village with the lowest air quality in the country.[3][4] Recently ArcelorMittal Ghent (Sidmar) made a major investment which resulted in an emission decrease of 90%.[citation needed]
Notable citizens
- Eric Verpaele (b. Zelzate, 2 February 1952), writer
- Eddy Wally (b. Zelzate, 12 July 1932), singer
Sister cities
The town is twinned with:
- Aubenas (France)
- Cesenatico (Italy)
- Delfzijl (Netherlands) (Not longer twinned with)
- Schwarzenbek (Germany)
- Sierre (Switzerland)
References
External links
Media related to Zelzate at Wikimedia Commons
- Official website (in Dutch)
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- Eeklo
- Kaprijke
- Maldegem
- Sint-Laureins
- Zelzate
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