Opwijk

Opwijk is a municipality in Flemish Brabant that forms part of the Halle-Vilvoorde administrative district. The town lies within the Dutch-speaking Flemish region and connects to surrounding communities through local road networks.

The municipality was created in 1977 during a major administrative reform that reorganized Belgian municipal boundaries. Since then it has remained an established administrative unit within the Flemish region.

The inhabitants of Opwijk participate in the Dutch-speaking community of Flanders, following local traditions and administrative practices of the Flemish region.

The best time to explore is during dry weather, particularly in spring and autumn months. Visitors should check road accessibility and local service availability in advance, especially when traveling by car.

Opwijk experiences substantial variations in daylight hours throughout the year, with winter sunrise occurring as late as 8:15 AM and sunset at 4:43 PM.

Location: Arrondissement of Halle-Vilvoorde

Capital city: Opwijk

Part of: Emergency zone Flemish Brabant West, Police Zone AMOW

Shares border with: Buggenhout, Asse, Aalst, Lebbeke, Merchtem

Phone: +3252365111

Email: info@opwijk.be

Website: https://opwijk.be

GPS coordinates: 50.96667,4.18333

Latest update: December 8, 2025 13:40