Lovendegem

Lovendegem (Dutch pronunciation: [ˌloːˈvɛndəɣɛm]) is a former municipality located in Flanders, one of the three regions of Belgium, and in the province of East Flanders. The municipality comprises the towns of Lovendegem proper and Vinderhoute.[2] On January 1, 2006, Lovendegem had a total population of 9,358. The total area is 19.48 km² which gives a population density of 480 inhabitants per square kilometer.

Lovendegem
Municipality
Lovendegem, seen across the Ghent-Bruges Canal
Flag Coat of arms
Lovendegem Location in Belgium Location of Lovendegem in East Flanders
Coordinates: 51°06′N 03°36′E
Country	Belgium
Community	Flemish Community
Region	Flemish Region
Province	East Flanders
Arrondissement	Ghent
Government
• Mayor	Tony Vermeire (CD&V)
• Governing party/ies	CD&V
Area
• Total	19.48 km2 (7.52 sq mi)
Population  (2018-01-01)[1]
• Total	9,574
• Density	490/km2 (1,300/sq mi)
Postal codes	9920, 9921
Area codes	09
Website	www.lievegem.be

The name of the town was first recorded as Lovendenghiem in 1150,[3] but there are traces of human settlements back to the Iron Age.

The Ghent-Bruges Canal crosses the municipality, with the town of Lovendegem to the north of the canal, and Vinderhoute to the south.

Effective 1 January 2019, Waarschoot, Lovendegem and Zomergem were merged into the new municipality of Lievegem.