Hamme

Coordinates: 51°05′N 04°08′E / 51.083°N 4.133°E / 51.083; 4.133
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Hamme
Municipality
Town hall
Town hall
Flag of Hamme
Flag
Coat of arms of Hamme
Coat of arms
Location of Hamme
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Hamme is located in Belgium
Hamme
Hamme
Location in Belgium
Location of Hamme in East Flanders
Coordinates: 51°05′N 04°08′E / 51.083°N 4.133°E / 51.083; 4.133
Country Belgium
CommunityFlemish Community
RegionFlemish Region
ProvinceEast Flanders
ArrondissementDendermonde
Government
 • MayorHerman Vijt (CD&V)
 • Governing party/iesCD&V, Vooruit, N-VA
Area
 • Total40.53 km2 (15.65 sq mi)
Population
 (2018-01-01)[1]
 • Total24,829
 • Density610/km2 (1,600/sq mi)
Postal codes
9220
NIS code
42008
Area codes052
Websitewww.hamme.be

Hamme (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈɦɑmə]) is a municipality located in the Belgian province of East Flanders. The municipality comprises the settlements of Hamme proper, Kastel Moerzeke, Sint-Anna [nl] and Zogge [nl]. In 2018, Hamme had a total population of 24,827. The total area is 40.21 km².[2] The current mayor of Hamme is Herman Vijt, from the CD&V (Christian Democratic) party.

Folklore[edit]

Hamme also has its own legends, most famously that of the "Hamse Wuiten". The people of Hamme are also called Hamse Wuitens. The "Hamse wuiten" is also the main mascot in a street parade at the end of March every year. The inhabitants dress up and build big trucks with giant puppets, making fun of local and national politicians and scandals.

Sport[edit]

In 1967 Hamme born Ferdinand Bracke was voted Belgian Sportsman of the Year (the first in history to receive this award) and was also awarded the Belgian Sports Merit Award [3][4]

The 6th stage of the X²O Badkamers Trophy 2023–24 UCI Cyclo-cross season was held at Hamme on 27 January 2024. Fem Van Empel took 1st place. [5]

Notable inhabitants[edit]

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Wettelijke Bevolking per gemeente op 1 januari 2018". Statbel. Retrieved 9 March 2019.
  2. ^ ""Wettelijke Bevolking per gemeente op 1 januari 2018"". StatBel. Retrieved 9 March 2019.
  3. ^ "'Nina Derwael heeft de brains, de looks en de wilskracht': jury Nationale Trofee voor Sportverdienste vol lof over 18-jarige gymnaste". hln.be (in Dutch). 8 November 2018. Retrieved 15 December 2018.
  4. ^ "Nationale Trofee voor Sportverdienste
  5. ^ https://cyclocross24.com/race/16124/

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