Temse

Temse is a municipality in Belgium. It is in the province of East Flanders, in the region of Flanders. There are four towns in the municipality: Temse, Elversele, Steendorp, and Tielrode. In 2007, 26667 people lived there.[2] It is at 51° 07 North, 04° 12 East.[3]

Temse
Flag of Temse
Coat of arms of Temse
CountryBelgium
CommunityFlemish Community
RegionFlemish Region
ProvinceEast Flanders
ArrondissementSint-Niklaas
Government
  MayorLuc De Ryck (CD&V)
  Governing party/iesCD&V, VLD
Area
  Total40.1 km2 (15.5 sq mi)
Population
 (2018-01-01)[1]
  Total29,528
  Density740/km2 (1,900/sq mi)
Postal codes
9140
Area codes03
Websitewww.temse.be

The name Temse comes from the Gaul (Gallo-Roman) word Tamisiacum or Tamasiacum. Until the early 20th century (1900s), the French name of the city was used: Tamise.

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