Sint-Martens-Latem

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]

Sint-Martens-Latem
Municipality
Flag of Sint-Martens-Latem
Flag
Coat of arms of Sint-Martens-Latem
Coat of arms
Location of Sint-Martens-Latem
Sint-Martens-Latem is located in Belgium
Sint-Martens-Latem
Sint-Martens-Latem
Location in Belgium
Location of Sint-Martens-Latem in East Flanders
Coordinates: 51°01′N 03°38′E
Country Belgium
CommunityFlemish Community
RegionFlemish Region
ProvinceEast Flanders
ArrondissementGhent
Government
 • MayorAgnes Lannoo (Welzijn)
 • Governing party/iesWelzijn
Area
 • Total14.45 km2 (5.58 sq mi)
Population
 (2018-01-01)[1]
 • Total8,468
 • Density590/km2 (1,500/sq mi)
Postal codes
9830, 9831
NIS code
44064
Area codes09
Websitewww.sint-martens-latem.be

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
  • Sint-Aldegondischurch in Deurle
    Sint-Aldegondischurch in Deurle
  • Sint-Martinuschurch in Sint-Martens-Latem
    Sint-Martinuschurch in Sint-Martens-Latem
  • Koutermolen, Latemse Molen, Sint-Baafsmolen, a post mill
    Koutermolen, Latemse Molen, Sint-Baafsmolen, a post mill

References
  1. "Wettelijke Bevolking per gemeente op 1 januari 2018". Statbel. Retrieved 9 March 2019.
  2. "Bevolking per statistische sector - Sector 44064". Statistics Belgium. Retrieved 9 May 2022.


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