Aalst, Belgium

Aalst is a municipality found in the Belgian province of East Flanders.

Aalst
Municipality
Collage of the city of Aalst
Collage of the city of Aalst
Flag of Aalst
Flag
Coat of arms of Aalst
Coat of arms
Aalst is located in Belgium
Aalst
Aalst
Location in Belgium
Location of Aalst in East Flanders
Coordinates: 50°56′N 04°02′E
CountryBelgium
CommunityFlemish Community
RegionFlemish Region
ProvinceEast Flanders
ArrondissementAalst
Government
 • MayorChristoph D'Haese (N-VA)
 • Governing party/iesN-VA, Open VLD, CD&V
Area
 • Total78.66 km2 (30.37 sq mi)
Population
 (2018-01-01)[1]
 • Total85,715
 • Density1,100/km2 (2,800/sq mi)
Postal codes
9300, 9308, 9310, 9320
Area codes053
Websitewww.aalst.be

In 2007, its population was 77,790.[2]

It is found at 50° 56 North, 04° 02 East.[3]

In 2022, its population was 88.854.

The city is famous for its Belfry, industrial history, the Sint-Martinus Kerk and Carnival.

References
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Aalst, Belgium.
  1. "Wettelijke Bevolking per gemeente op 1 januari 2018". Statbel. Retrieved 9 March 2019.
  2. "Werkelijke bevolking per gemeente op 1 januari 2007 / Population de droit par commune au 1 janvier 2007 (.xls)". Archived from the original on 2008-11-23. Retrieved 2008-07-14.
  3. "Geografische coördinaten van de gemeenten (.xls)". Archived from the original on 2004-07-23. Retrieved 2008-07-14.
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