Waarschoot
Village and former municipality in Flemish Region
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Waarschoot (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈʋaːrsxoːt]) is a town and former municipality located in the Flemish province of East Flanders, in Belgium. The municipality comprised the towns of Waarschoot proper. In 2018, Waarschoot had a total population of 7,967. The total area is 21.91 km2 (8.46 sq mi).[2]
Until 31 December 2018, Waarschoot was one of the few Belgian municipalities having a female mayor. Her name is Ann Coopman.[3]
Effective 1 January 2019, Waarschoot, Lovendegem, and Zomergem were merged into the new municipality of Lievegem, with only one mayor remaining, Tony Vermeire (CD&V).
Gallery
- Waarschoot on the Ferraris map (around 1775)
- Church of Saint Ghislenus in Waarschot. Tower and ruins of the former church
- Rattenkasteel (Rat Castle)
- Pub in Waarschot
References
External links
- Media related to Waarschoot at Wikimedia Commons
- (in Dutch) Official website
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