Pittem

Pittem

Flag

Coat of arms
Pittem
Location in Belgium
Coordinates:
Country Belgium
Region Flemish Region
Community Flemish Community
Province West Flanders
Arrondissement Tielt
Government
 • Mayor Ivan Delaere (CD&V)
 • Governing party/ies CD&V
Area
 • Total 34.42 km2 (13.3 sq mi)
Population (1 January 2010)[1]
 • Total 6,685
 • Density 194.2/km2 (503/sq mi)
Demographics
 • Foreigners 0.76% (7 January 2005)
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.

Famous inhabitants

Ferdinand Verbiest, 17th century scientist and missionary

References

External links