Zwevegem

Geschiedenis

Zwevegem is a municipality located in the Belgian province of West Flanders. The municipality comprises the towns of Heestert, Moen, Otegem, Sint-Denijs and Zwevegem. On January 1, 2006, Zwevegem had a total population of 24,209. The total area is 63.24 km² which gives a population density of 380 inhabitants per km².The Bekaert company was founded in Zwevegem by Baron Leon Leander Bekaert.Twin townsZwevegem is twinned with: Lorsch, Germany Le Coteau, FranceNotable people Léon Antoine Bekaert (1891–1961), businessman Christian Dumolin, businessman Gella Vandecaveye, judoka