Gavere (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈɣaːvərə] ⓘ) is a municipality located in the Belgian province of East Flanders. The municipality comprises the towns of Asper[nl], Baaigem, Dikkelvenne[nl], Gavere, Semmerzake[nl] and Vurste[nl]. In 2021, Gavere had a total population of 13,007. The total area is 31.35 km2.

Borgwal Castle in Vurste (2007)

Sports

The Cyclo-cross Gavere is a notable cyclo-cross race held in Gavere in the vicinity of the Grenier castle. The race has been part of the Superprestige as well as UCI Cyclo-cross World Cup.

Military

The Air Traffic Control center of the Belgian Air Component was based in Semmerzake.

See also

External links

  • Media related to Gavere at Wikimedia Commons
  • (in Dutch)