Wechelderzande Explained

Official Name:Wechelderzande
Settlement Type:Town
Pushpin Map:Belgium
Pushpin Label Position:left
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Belgium
Pushpin Mapsize:250
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Type1:Region
Subdivision Type2:Province
Subdivision Type3:Municipality
Subdivision Name:
Subdivision Name1:Flemish Region
Subdivision Name2:Antwerp
Subdivision Name3:Lille
Area Total Km2:10.91
Population As Of:2021
Population Footnotes:[1]
Population Total:4,054
Population Density Km2:auto
Coordinates:51.2667°N 50°W

Wechelderzande is a submunicipality of Lille, situated in the Campine region of the Antwerp Province in Belgium. It has been part of the municipality of Lille since 1977.

Overview

Wechelderzande was first mentioned in 1182 and belonged the Land van Turnhout. Wechelderzande used to form a heerlijkheid with the town of . In 1768, the two towns were separated.[2] The centre of Wechelderzande has the inn Den Hert which was built in 1603.[3]

At the end of 19th century beginning of the 20th century it was a favourite site for several painters among them Henry van de Velde. Wechelderzande was an independent municipality until 1977 when it was merged into Lille.[4]

In 1995, Wechelderzande was the site of the high-profile murder of Karel Van Noppen.[5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Bevolking per statistische sector - Sector 13019B. Statistics Belgium. 9 May 2022 .
  2. Web site: Wechelderzande. Agentschap Onroerend Erfgoed. 12 May 2022. nl.
  3. Web site: Afspanning Den Hert. Agentschap Onroerend Erfgoed. 12 May 2022. nl.
  4. Web site: Lille. Agentschap Onroerend Erfgoed. 12 May 2022. nl.
  5. News: "Operatie Zieke Koe": de moord op een hormonenjager die het land al 20 jaar beroert. Vlaamse Radio- en Televisieomroeporganisatie. 12 May 2022. nl.