Putte facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Putte
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 Putte
Location in Belgium
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| Country | Belgium | ||
| Community | Flemish Community | ||
| Region | Flemish Region | ||
| Province | Antwerp | ||
| Arrondissement | Mechelen | ||
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| • Total | 34.96 km2 (13.50 sq mi) | ||
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| Postal codes |
2580
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| Area codes | 015, 03 | ||
| Website | www.putte.be | ||
Putte is a municipality, which is like a local government area, located in the country of Belgium. It's part of the Antwerp province, which is one of Belgium's ten provinces. The municipality of Putte includes the main town of Putte, plus other smaller towns like Beerzel, and the villages of Grasheide and Peulis.
Putte is about 8 kilometers (5 miles) east of a bigger city called Mechelen. In 2021, about 18,109 people lived in Putte. The total area of the municipality is around 34.96 square kilometers (13.5 square miles).
Geography and Nature
Putte is known for its beautiful natural spots. One special place is the Beerzelberg in Beerzel. This hill is the highest point in the entire Antwerp province, reaching an altitude of 51.60 meters (169.3 feet). It's a great spot to enjoy views of the surrounding area.
It's important not to confuse Putte with another place that has the same name. There's a different municipality called Putte in the region of Kempen. That other Putte is split by the border between Putte, Netherlands and Putte, Kapellen in Belgium. Our Putte is a unique place in the Antwerp province!
Local Government
Like all municipalities in Belgium, Putte has its own local government. This government helps manage the town and its services for the people who live there.
Who is in charge?
The mayor of Putte is Peter Gysbrechts. He belongs to a political party called Open Vld (Open Flemish Liberals and Democrats). The local government is run by a group of parties working together. In Putte, the main parties in charge are Open Vld and N-VA (New Flemish Alliance). They work to make decisions for the community.
How does it work?
The local government handles many important things. These include managing local roads, parks, schools, and public services. They also make sure the town runs smoothly and that residents have what they need.
Images for kids
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The Saint Nicholas Parish Church in Putte.
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A map showing the location of Putte in the province of Antwerp.
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The coat of arms of Putte.
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The flag of Putte.
