Gavere (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈɣaːvərə] ) is a municipality located in the Belgian province of East Flanders. The municipality comprises the towns of Asper [nl], Baaigem, Dikkelvenne [nl], Gavere, Semmerzake and Vurste. In 2021, Gavere had a total population of 13,007. The total area is 31.35 km2.[2]

Gavere
Flag of Gavere
Coat of arms of Gavere
Location of Gavere in East Flanders
Location of Gavere in East Flanders
Map
Interactive map of Gavere
Gavere is located in Belgium
Gavere
Gavere
Location in Belgium
Coordinates: 50°56′N 03°40′E / 50.933°N 3.667°E / 50.933; 3.667
CountryBelgium
CommunityFlemish Community
RegionFlemish Region
ProvinceEast Flanders
ArrondissementGhent
Government
  MayorDenis Dierickx (Open VLD-VOG)
  Governing partiesOpen Vld-VOG, Vooruit
Area
  Total
31.6 km2 (12.2 sq mi)
Population
 (2018-01-01)[1]
  Total
12,769
  Density404/km2 (1,050/sq mi)
Postal codes
9890
NIS code
44020
Area codes09
Websitewww.gavere.be
Borgwal Castle in Vurste (2007)

Sports

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The Cyclo-cross Gavere is a notable cyclo-cross race held in Gavere in the vicinity of the Grenier castle. The race has been part of the Superprestige as well as UCI Cyclo-cross World Cup.

Military

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The Air Traffic Control center of the Belgian Air Component was based in Semmerzake.

See also

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References

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  1. "Wettelijke Bevolking per gemeente op 1 januari 2018". Statbel. Retrieved 9 March 2019.
  2. "Bevolking per statistische sector - Sector 44020". Statistics Belgium. Retrieved 9 May 2022.
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  • Wikimedia Commons logo Media related to Gavere at Wikimedia Commons
  • Official website (in Dutch)
  • Webpage at Internet Archive