What is "emelgem"

Emelgem is a village in the Belgian province of West-Flanders and a part ( deelgemeente) of the municipality Izegem. Emelgem was an independent municipality until 1964. On that moment Emelgem had an area from 5,44 km² and was counting 5049 inhabitants.

Emelgem is located close to the river the Mandel and to the canal Roeselare-Leie.