Wommelgem () is a

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located in the

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province of Antwerp. The municipality only comprises the town of Wommelgem proper. In 2021, Wommelgem had a total population of 12,991. The total area is 13.01 km².

Economy

Wommelgem is one of 25 municipalities within the

Albert Canal The Albert Canal (, ) is a canal located in northeastern Belgium, which was named for King Albert I of Belgium. The Albert Canal connects Antwerp with Liège, and also the Meuse river with the Scheldt river. It also connects with the Dessel ...

economic network ( Economisch Netwerk Albertkanaal). The hardware store-chain Hubo Belgium is headquartered in Wommelgem.

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