Temse is a
municipality located in the
Belgian province of
East Flanders. The municipality comprises the towns of
Elversele[?],
Steendorp[?], Temse proper and
Tielrode[?]. On January 1st, 2000 Temse had a total population of 25,533 (12,696 males and 12,837 females). The total area is 40.13
km² which gives a
population density of 636.26 inhabitants per km².