Wortegem-Petegem is a
municipality located in the
Belgian province of
East Flanders. The municipality comprises the towns of
Elsegem[?],
Moregem[?],
Ooike[?],
Petegem[?] and
Wortegem[?]. On January 1st, 2000 Wortegem-Petegem had a total population of 6,071 (2,999 males and 3,072 females). The total area is 42.99
km² which gives a
population density of 141.22 inhabitants per km².