Sint-Martens-Latem
Municipality in Flemish Community, Belgium
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Sint-Martens-Latem (Dutch pronunciation: [sɪnt ˌmɑrtəns ˈlaːtəm] ⓘ) is a municipality located in the Belgian province of East Flanders. 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
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 Flag  Coat of arms | |
 Location of Sint-Martens-Latem in East Flanders | |
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  Sint-Martens-Latem Location in Belgium | |
| 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 | Welzijn |
| Area | |
• Total | 14.45 km2 (5.58 sq mi) |
| Population (2018-01-01)[1] | |
• Total | 8,468 |
| • Density | 586.0/km2 (1,518/sq mi) |
| Postal codes | 9830, 9831 |
| NIS code | 44064 |
| 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.
Notable people
- Luc-Peter Crombé, painter
- Gustave De Smet, painter
- George Minne, sculptor and artist
- Constant Permeke, painter
- Elisabeth de Saedeleer, textile artist
- 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
