Sint-Martens-Latem
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| 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 |  East Flanders |
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| Arrondissement | Ghent | |
| Coordinates | Coordinates: | |
| Area | 14.34 km² | |
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| Population – Males – Females - Density |
8,280 (January 1, 2006) 48.95% 51.05% 577 inhab./km² |
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| Economy | ||
| Unemployment rate | 4.36% (January 1, 2006) | |
| Mean annual income | 18,073 €/pers. (2003) | |
| Government | ||
| Mayor | Freddy Vanmassenhove (VLD) | |
| Governing parties | VLD, DL | |
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| Postal codes | 9830, 9831 | |
| Area codes | 09 | |
| Web address | www.sint-martens-latem.be | |
Sint-Martens-Latem is a municipality located in the Flemish province of East Flanders, in Belgium. The municipality comprises the towns of Deurle and Sint-Martens-Latem proper. On January 1st, 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.
While "Latem" used to be known as an artists' colony before World War II, nowadays Sint-Martens-Latem is one of the most residential municipalities in Belgium.
[edit] Famous inhabitants
- Gustave De Smet, painter
- Constant Permeke, painter
- Gustave Van de Woestijne, painter
- Luc-Peter Crombé, painter
[edit] External links
- Official website - Only available in Dutch
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