Sint-Martens-Latem | |
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Location of Sint-Martens-Latem | |
Sint-Martens-Latem Location in Belgium
Location of Sint-Martens-Latem in East Flanders | |
Coordinates: 51°01′N 03°38′E / 51.017°N 3.633°E | |
Country | Belgium |
Community | Flemish Community |
Region | Flemish Region |
Province | East Flanders |
Arrondissement | Ghent |
Government | |
• Mayor | Agnes Lannoo (Welzijn) |
• Governing party/ies | Welzijn |
Area | |
• Total | 14.45 km2 (5.58 sq mi) |
Population (2018-01-01)[1] | |
• Total | 8,468 |
• Density | 590/km2 (1,500/sq mi) |
Postal codes | 9830, 9831 |
NIS code | 44064 |
Area codes | 09 |
Website | www.sint-martens-latem.be |
Sint-Martens-Latem (Dutch pronunciation: [sɪnt ˌmɑrtəns ˈlaːtəm] ) is a ⓘmunicipality located in the Belgian province of East Flanders, in Belgium. The municipality comprises the towns of Deurle and Sint-Martens-Latem proper. In 2021, Sint-Martens-Latem had a total population of 8,285. The total area is 14.34 km².[2]
While "Latem" used to be known as an artists' colony before World War II, nowadays Sint-Martens-Latem is one of the wealthiest residential municipalities in Belgium.
Notable people
- Luc-Peter Crombé, painter
- Gustave De Smet, painter
- George Minne, sculptor and artist
- Constant Permeke, painter
- Gustave Van de Woestijne, painter
- Rudolf Werthen, violinist & conductor
Gallery
- Sint-Aldegondischurch in Deurle
- Sint-Martinuschurch in Sint-Martens-Latem
- Koutermolen, Latemse Molen, Sint-Baafsmolen, a post mill
References
- ↑ "Wettelijke Bevolking per gemeente op 1 januari 2018". Statbel. Retrieved 9 March 2019.
- ↑ "Bevolking per statistische sector - Sector 44064". Statistics Belgium. Retrieved 9 May 2022.
External links
- Media related to Sint-Martens-Latem at Wikimedia Commons
- (in Dutch) Official website
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