Linter, Belgium Explained

Linter
Map:Linter Flemish-Brabant Belgium Map.svg
Map-Legend:Location of Linter in Flemish Brabant
Arms:Blason Linter.svg
Flag:Linter vlag.svg
Arrondissement:Leuven
Nis:24133
Mayor:Marc Wijnants (CD&V)
Majority:CD&V
Postal-Codes:3350
Telephone-Area:011, 016
Web:www.linter.be
Coordinates:50.8°N 8°W

Linter (in Dutch; Flemish pronounced as /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.

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