Emelgem
| Emelgem | |
|---|---|
| Deelgemeente | |
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| Coordinates: 50°55′24″N 3°13′47″E / 50.92333°N 3.22972°ECoordinates: 50°55′24″N 3°13′47″E / 50.92333°N 3.22972°E | |
| Country | Belgium |
| Province |
 West Flanders
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| Municipality | Izegem |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.44 km2 (2.10 sq mi) |
| Source: NIS | |
| Postal code | 8870 |
Emelgem is a village in the Belgian province of West-Flanders and a part (deelgemeente) of the municipality Izegem. Emelgem was an independent municipality until 1964. On that moment Emelgem had an area from 5,44 km² and was counting 5049 inhabitants.
Emelgem is located close to the river the Mandel and to the canal Roeselare-Leie.
Even in antiquity Emelgem was inhabited, witness hereby are the prehistoric findings such as buildings and fire stones. Further, there also were Roman and Frankish findings.
Emelgem was for a long time an agricultural village. Lots of inhabitants worked in the shoe and brush industry in the nearby city of Izegem. After the Second World War the village developed into a residential town and grew slowly with Izegem. On 1 January 1965 Emelgem was added administratively to Izegem.
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