Pittem | |||
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Municipality | |||
Pittem, church: Onze Lieve Vrouwkerk
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Location in Belgium | |||
Location of Pittem in West Flanders
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Coordinates: 50°59′N 03°16′E / 50.983°N 3.267°ECoordinates: 50°59′N 03°16′E / 50.983°N 3.267°E | |||
Country | Belgium | ||
Community | Flemish Community | ||
Region | Flemish Region | ||
Province | West Flanders | ||
Arrondissement | Tielt | ||
Government | |||
• Mayor | Ivan Delaere (CD&V) | ||
• Governing party/ies | CD&V | ||
Area | |||
• Total | 34.42 km2 (13.29 sq mi) | ||
Population (1 January 2016) | |||
• Total | 6,723 | ||
• Density | 200/km2 (510/sq mi) | ||
Postal codes | 8740 | ||
Area codes | 051 | ||
Website | 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.
Ferdinand Verbiest, 17th century scientist and missionary