Pittem
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Geography | ||
Country | Belgium | |
Region | Flemish Region | |
Community | Flemish Community | |
Province | West Flanders | |
Arrondissement | Tielt | |
Coordinates | Coordinates: | |
Area | 34.42 km² | |
Population (Source: NIS) | ||
Population – Males – Females - Density |
6,599 (January 1, 2006) 50.45% 49.55% 192 inhab./km² |
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Age distribution 0–19 years 20–64 years 65+ years |
(01/01/2006) 23.53% 58.71% 17.76% |
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Foreigners | 0.76% (01/07/2005) | |
Economy | ||
Unemployment rate | 5.18% (January 1, 2006) | |
Mean annual income | 11,372 €/pers. (2003) | |
Government | ||
Mayor | Ivan Delaere (CD&V) | |
Governing parties | CD&V | |
Other information | ||
Postal codes | 8740 | |
Area codes | 051 | |
Web address | 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.
[edit] Famous inhabitants
Ferdinand Verbiest, 17th century scientist and missionary
[edit] External links
- Official website - Available only in Dutch
- Sister City (since 1984) with Shawnee, Kansas
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