Roeselare

Roeselare is a city in West Flanders comprising a main urban center and three neighboring towns of Beveren, Oekene, and Rumbeke. The municipality connects these distinct areas through roads and shared services into a functional whole.

The settlement received a charter granting freedoms in the 13th century, allowing residents to build fortifications and organize public markets. This privilege helped the town develop as a local center and foster commerce.

The town center maintains a local character with modest squares and shops that reflect how residents go about their daily lives. People gather in public spaces for socializing and shopping, giving the place a friendly neighborhood feel.

The town is well connected by direct rail lines to major Belgian cities and sits near the E403/A17 motorway for easy access. These transportation links make it straightforward to reach and travel onward to other parts of the region.

The name Roeselare comes from Germanic words describing a marsh in a forest clearing, reflecting how early settlers perceived the original landscape. This etymology reveals the natural conditions that first attracted people to the area.

Location: Arrondissement of Roeselare

Inception: January 1, 1977

Capital city: Roeselare

Operator: Stad Roeselare

Part of: Emergency zone Midwest, Politiezone RIHO

Shares border with: Lichtervelde, Ardooie, Hooglede, Staden, Zonnebeke, Moorslede, Ledegem, Izegem

Phone: +3251262210

Email: bestuurszaken@roeselare.be

Website: https://roeselare.be

GPS coordinates: 50.94472,3.12333

Latest update: December 20, 2025 00:16