Sint-Martens-Latem

Sint-Martens-Latem extends over 14.34 square kilometers of land, encompassing both the towns of Deurle and Sint-Martens-Latem proper within its boundaries.

The municipality of Sint-Martens-Latem was officially established on January 1, 1977, marking a significant reorganization of local administrative structures in Belgium.

The municipality maintains three historical post mills named Koutermolen, Latemse Molen, and Sint-Baafsmolen, representing traditional Flemish agricultural engineering.

The municipal administration center operates from Dorp 19830, providing essential services to a population of 8,285 residents as recorded in 2021.

Sint-Martens-Latem developed as an artists' colony in the early 20th century, attracting painters like Gustave De Smet, Constant Permeke, and Gustave Van de Woestijne.

Location: Arrondissement of Ghent

Capital city: Sint-Martens-Latem

Elevation above the sea: 8 m

Part of: Emergency zone East Flanders Center, Politiezone Schelde-Leie

Shares border with: Deinze, Ghent, De Pinte, Nazareth

Phone: +3292821700

Email: gemeente@sint-martens-latem.be

Website: https://sint-martens-latem.be

GPS coordinates: 51.01861,3.63778

Latest update: May 27, 2025 17:31