Bornem

Bornem
Municipality

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Bornem

Location in Belgium

Coordinates: 51°06′N 04°14′E / 51.100°N 4.233°E / 51.100; 4.233Coordinates: 51°06′N 04°14′E / 51.100°N 4.233°E / 51.100; 4.233
Country Belgium
Community Flemish Community
Region Flemish Region
Province Antwerp
Arrondissement Mechelen
Government
  Mayor Luc De Boeck
  Governing party/ies CD&V
Area
  Total 45.76 km2 (17.67 sq mi)
Population (1 January 2016)[1]
  Total 21,039
  Density 460/km2 (1,200/sq mi)
Postal codes 2880
Area codes 03, 052
Website www.bornem.be

Bornem (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈbɔrnɛm], old spelling: Bornhem) is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Antwerp. The municipality comprises the towns of Bornem proper, Hingene, Wintam, Mariekerke and Weert. There are also the hamlets of Branst, Buitenland, Eikevliet and Wintam. On 1 January 2006, Bornem had a total population of 20,064. The total area is 45.76 km² which gives a population density of 438 inhabitants per km².

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