Waregem
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Waregem is a city in the province of West Flanders in the Flemish Region in Belgium and is part of the district of Kortrijk. It has 36 751 inhabitants (as of 1 January 2012) and an area of 44.34 km ².
Policy
Mayor
In the local elections in 2006 the party Christian - Democratisch en Vlaams (CD & V) won an absolute majority with 60 % of votes. As mayor was Kurt Vanryckeghem, son of former Mayor Jozef Vanryckeghem selected.
Sports
Waregem is the home of Fußballerstligisten SV Zulte -Waregem. Furthermore, it is the destination of the day race Across Flanders. In the district Desselgem also the bicycle race GP Briek Scot is held annually.
Sons and daughters of the town
- Emile Claus (1849-1924), sculptor and painter
- Gerard Verbeke (1910-2001), professor of philosophy
- Armand Desmet (1931-2012), cyclist
- Ann Demeulemeester ( born 1959 ), fashion designer
- Jochen Deweer (* 1991), cyclist
- Dick Norman (born 1971 ), tennis player
- Franky Vandendriessche (born 1971 ), football goalkeeper