Putte

Summary

Putte (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈpʏtə] ) is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Antwerp. The municipality includes the towns of Putte, Beerzel, and the hamlets Grasheide [nl] and Peulis [nl]. The town of Putte is around 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) east of Mechelen. In 2021, Putte had a total population of 18,109.[2] The total area is 34.96 km2.

Putte
Flag of Putte
Coat of arms of Putte
Location of Putte
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Putte
Putte
Location in Belgium
Location of Putte in the province of Antwerp
Coordinates: 51°03′N 04°38′E / 51.050°N 4.633°E / 51.050; 4.633
Country Belgium
CommunityFlemish Community
RegionFlemish Region
ProvinceAntwerp
ArrondissementMechelen
Government
 • MayorPeter Gysbrechts (Open Vld)
 • Governing party/iesOpen Vld, N-VA
Area
 • Total35.16 km2 (13.58 sq mi)
Population
 (2018-01-01)[1]
 • Total17,584
 • Density500/km2 (1,300/sq mi)
Postal codes
2580
NIS code
12029
Area codes015, 03
Websitewww.putte.be

With an altitude of 51.60 metres (169.3 ft), the Beerzelberg in Beerzel is the highest point of the Antwerp province.

Putte should not be confused with the homonymous municipality in the region of Kempen, split by the border into Putte, Netherlands and Putte, Kapellen.

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ "Wettelijke Bevolking per gemeente op 1 januari 2018". Statbel. Retrieved 9 March 2019.
  2. ^ "Bevolking per statistische sector - Sector 12029". Statistics Belgium. Retrieved 10 May 2022.

External links edit

  •   Media related to Putte (municipality in Belgium) at Wikimedia Commons
  • Official website - Available only in Dutch