Melsele

Melsele is a town in the Belgian province of East Flanders, between the city of Beveren and the nearby town of Zwijndrecht. Tram route 3 which starts just outside the town connects it to Zwijndrecht and Antwerp. The town's road links include the E17 (France - Antwerp) and the E34 (Knokke-Heist - Antwerp).

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Settlement.official_name: Melsele
Settlement.settlement_type: Town
Settlement.image_skyline: Kapel gaverland 2.jpg
Settlement.image_caption: Our Lady in Gaverland Chapel
Settlement.pushpin_map: Belgium
Settlement.pushpin_label_position: left
Settlement.pushpin_map_caption: Location in Belgium
Settlement.pushpin_mapsize: 250
Settlement.subdivision_type: Country
Settlement.subdivision_type1: Region
Settlement.subdivision_type2: Province
Settlement.subdivision_type3: Municipality
Settlement.subdivision_name1: Flemish Region
Settlement.subdivision_name2: East Flanders
Settlement.subdivision_name3: Beveren
Settlement.area_total_km2: 18.40
Settlement.population_as_of: 2021
Settlement.population_total: 11,093

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Wikidata facts

Area: 18.54
Elevation: 6
Official website: www.beveren.be
Image: Olvkerk Melsele.jpg

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Commons category: Melsele
postal code: 9120
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==History== Melsele is one of the oldest settlements of Waasland. Ceramics and coins have been found from the Roman period. The parish had been established before the year 1000. In 1375, dikes were constructed to protect the polder, however during the 14th and 15th century there were several floods.