Izegem

Infobox Belgium Municipality
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region=BE-REG-FLE
community=BE-NL
province=BE-PROV-WV
arrondissement=Roeselare
nis=36008
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mayor= Gerda Mylle (CD&V)
majority=CD&V, sp.a
postal-codes=8870
telephone-area=051
web= [http://www.izegem.be/ www.izegem.be]
lat_deg=50
lat_min=55
lon_deg=03
lon_min=12

Izegem is a municipality located in the Belgian province of West Flanders. The municipality comprises the city of Izegem proper and the towns of Emelgem and Kachtem. On January 1 2006 Izegem had a total population of 26,544. The total area is 25.48 km² which gives a population density of 1,042 inhabitants per km².

Izegem used to be famous for its shoe- and brush-making. Today there are only a few factories left, but the city houses a shoe- and brushmuseum.

Famous inhabitants

* The crew of 't Hof van Commerce, including singer-songwriter Flip Kowlier, are from Izegem.
* Bart Staes, member of the European Parliament, was born in Izegem.
* Johan Bruyneel, former professional cyclist, now director of team Discovery who led Lance Armstrong during his seven Tour de France wins was also born here.
* Ulla Werbrouck, judoka, Olympic gold winner at the 1996 Atlanta Games.

External links

* [http://www.izegem.be Official website ] - Mostly in Dutch