Linter

For other uses, see Linter (disambiguation).
Linter
Municipality

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Linter

Location in Belgium

Coordinates: 50°48′N 05°03′E / 50.800°N 5.050°ECoordinates: 50°48′N 05°03′E / 50.800°N 5.050°E
Country Belgium
Community Flemish Community
Region Flemish Region
Province Flemish Brabant
Arrondissement Leuven
Government
  Mayor Marc Wynants (CD&V)
  Governing party/ies CD&V, sp.a
Area
  Total 36.37 km2 (14.04 sq mi)
Population (1 January 2013)[1]
  Total 7,088
  Density 190/km2 (500/sq mi)
Postal codes 3350
Area codes 011, 016
Website www.linter.be

Linter (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈlɪntər]) is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Flemish Brabant. The municipality comprises the towns of Drieslinter, Melkwezer, Neerhespen (where canine school of the Belgian police is situated), Neerlinter, Orsmaal-Gussenhoven, Overhespen and Wommersom. On January 1, 2006, Linter had a total population of 7,037. The total area is 36.38 km² which gives a population density of 193 inhabitants per km².

The main economic activities of Linter are agricultural and commercial activities.

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