Sint-Lievens-Houtem

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Municipal flag Sint-Lievens-Houtem
 
Location on map of Belgium
Coat of arms The commune in the Aalst arrondissement in the province of East Flanders
Geography
Country Belgium
Region Flag of Flanders Flemish Region
Community Flag of Flanders Flemish Community
Province Flag of East Flanders East Flanders
Arrondissement Aalst
Coordinates 50°55′N 03°52′E / 50.917, 3.867Coordinates: 50°55′N 03°52′E / 50.917, 3.867
Area 26.67 km²
Population (Source: NIS)
Population
– Males
– Females
- Density
9,359 (January 1, 2006)
49.00%
51.00%
351 inhab./km²
Economy
Unemployment rate 6.83% (January 1, 2006)
Mean annual income 13,288 €/pers. (2003)
Government
Mayor Dr. Lieven Latoir(NIEUWH)
Governing parties NIEUWH, CD&V
Other information
Postal codes 9520-9521
Area codes 09
Web address www.sint-lievens-houtem.be

Sint-Lievens-Houtem (French Hautem-Saint-Liévin, not officially recognized) is a Dutch-speaking municipality of Belgium located in the province of East Flanders (Flemish Region). The town comprises the former municipalities of Bavegem, Letterhoutem, Sint-Lievens-Houtem proper, Vlierzele, and Zonnegem, and the hamlets of Espenhoek, Cotthem, and Hoogveld, formerly parts of Oombergen.

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