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. On January 1, 2006, Sint-Martens-Latem had a total population of 8,280. The total area is 14.34 km² which gives a population density of 577 inhabitants per km².
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  Sint-Martens-Latem Location in Belgium
Location of Sint-Martens-Latem in East Flanders  | |
| Coordinates: 51°01′N 03°38′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 | 14.34 km2 (5.54 sq mi) |
| Population (2018-01-01)[1] | |
| • Total | 8,468 |
| • Density | 590/km2 (1,500/sq mi) |
| Postal codes | 9830, 9831 |
| Area codes | 09 |
| Website | www.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.
Famous inhabitants
- Brigitta Callens, ex Miss Belgium, Model & Yoga Teacher
- Luc-Peter Crombé, painter
- Gustave De Smet, painter
- Edgar Gevaert, 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.
External links
- (in Dutch) Official website
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