Hemiksem
Hemiksem | |
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Coordinates: 51°09′N 04°21′E / 51.150°N 4.350°E | |
Country | Belgium |
Community | Flemish Community |
Region | Flemish Region |
Province | Antwerp |
Arrondissement | Antwerp |
Government | |
• Mayor | Luc Bouckaert (CD&V) |
• Governing party/ies | CD&V, Vooruit |
Area | |
• Total | 5.48 km2 (2.12 sq mi) |
Population (2020-01-01)[1] | |
• Total | 11,634 |
• Density | 2,100/km2 (5,500/sq mi) |
Postal codes | 2620 |
NIS code | 11018 |
Area codes | 03 |
Website | www.hemiksem.be |
Hemiksem (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈɦeːmɪksɛm], historical spellings Heymissen and Hemixem) is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Antwerp. The municipality only comprises the town of Hemiksem proper. In 2021, Hemiksem had a total population of 11,722. The total area is 5.44 km2.[2]
History
The village was first mentioned in 1155 as Hamincsem. In 1246, Cistercian monks established St. Bernard's Abbey, Hemiksem near the Scheldt, and became Lords of the heerlijkheid (landed estate) Hemiksem. The area used to be heavily forest. In 1358, the first brickworks was established, but it was an agricultural area until the 19th century. During the 19th century, Hemiksem started to industrialise and grow.[3]
Sights
The most notable sight in Hemiksem is the 13th century St. Bernard's Abbey, which now houses the town hall and police headquarters, after having undergone extensive renovations in the past decade.[when?]
Gallery
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Former St. Bernards Abbey
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Sunset over the river Scheldt seen from Hemiksem.
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Photo taken at a Hemiksem fishing pond.
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Ferry of Bazel-Hemiksem
References
- ^ "Bevolking per gemeente op 1 januari 2020". Statbel.
- ^ "Bevolking per statistische sector - Sector 11018". Statistics Belgium. Retrieved 10 May 2022.
- ^ "Hemiksem". Agentschap Onroerend Erfgoed (in Dutch). Retrieved 11 May 2022.
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