Pittem
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| Geography | ||
| Country | .svg/27px-Flag_of_Belgium_(civil).svg.png){kind=small} Belgium |
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| Region |  Flemish Region |
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| Community | Flemish Community |
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| Province |  West Flanders |
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| Arrondissement | Tielt | |
| Coordinates | Coordinates: | |
| Area | 34.42 km² | |
| Population (Source: NIS) | ||
| Population – Males – Females - Density |
6,599 (January 1, 2006) 50.45% 49.55% 192 inhab./km² |
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| Age distribution 0–19 years 20–64 years 65+ years |
(01/01/2006) 23.53% 58.71% 17.76% |
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| Foreigners | 0.76% (01/07/2005) | |
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| Unemployment rate | 5.18% (January 1, 2006) | |
| Mean annual income | 11,372 €/pers. (2003) | |
| Government | ||
| Mayor | Ivan Delaere (CD&V) | |
| Governing parties | CD&V | |
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| Postal codes | 8740 | |
| Area codes | 051 | |
| Web address | www.pittem.be | |
Pittem is a municipality located in the Belgian province of West Flanders. The municipality comprises the towns of Egem and Pittem proper. On January 1, 2006 Pittem had a total population of 6,599. The total area is 34.42 km² which gives a population density of 192 inhabitants per km².
[edit] Famous inhabitants
Ferdinand Verbiest, 17th century scientist and missionary
[edit] External links
- Official website - Available only in Dutch
- Sister City (since 1984) with Shawnee, Kansas
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