Linter | |||
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Municipality | |||
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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 2016) | |||
• Total | 7,188 | ||
• Density | 200/km2 (510/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 the 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.