Waregem Population 2026
Waregem has a population of 35,896, making it the #53 biggest city in 🇧🇪 Belgium, located in Flanders. Roughly 0.3% of Belgium's population lives here. It is about 28× smaller than Brussels, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
35,896
Rank in Belgium
#53
Coordinates
50.89°N, 3.43°E
~13 m elevation · Europe/Brussels
Distance to capital (Brussels)
65 km
40 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Flanders
Cities near Waregem
FAQ
What is the population of Waregem?
Waregem has a population of 35,896 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #53 biggest city in Belgium.
What region is Waregem in?
Waregem is located in Flanders, Belgium.
Is Waregem the capital of Belgium?
No, the capital of Belgium is Brussels, about 65 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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