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Sint-Martens-Latem is located in Belgium
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Sint-Martens-Latem
Location in Belgium
Country Belgium
Community Flemish Community
Region Flemish Region
Province East Flanders
Arrondissement Ghent
Area
 • Total 14.34 km2 (5.54 sq mi)
Population
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Postal codes
9830, 9831
Area codes 09
Website www.sint-martens-latem.be

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. In 2021, Sint-Martens-Latem had a total population of 8,285. The total area is 14.34 km2.

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
  • Gustave Van de Woestijne, painter
  • Rudolf Werthen, violinist & conductor

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