Wakken

Wakken is a village and deelgemeente in Dentergem municipality, in the Belgian province of West Flanders. The village is located near the confluence of the rivers Lys and Mandel. Wakken is one of the seven oldest parishes in West Flanders. A charter dated to 791 makes the first known mention of Wakken: "in villa noncupante Wackinio." The spelli…
Wakken is a village and deelgemeente in Dentergem municipality, in the Belgian province of West Flanders. The village is located near the confluence of the rivers Lys and Mandel. Wakken is one of the seven oldest parishes in West Flanders. A charter dated to 791 makes the first known mention of Wakken: "in villa noncupante Wackinio." The spelling of the name has changed several times throughout history: Wackine, Wackinna, Wachines, Wackene, Wacken and Wakken.
  • Country: Belgium
  • Province: West Flanders
  • Municipality: Dentergem
  • Highest elevation: 18 m (59 ft)
  • Lowest elevation: 16 m (52 ft)
  • Postal code: 8720

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