Haaltert

Haaltert (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈɦaːltərt]) is a municipality located in the Belgian province of East Flanders in the Denderstreek. The municipality comprises the towns of Denderhoutem, Haaltert proper, Heldergem and Kerksken. On January 1, 2006, Haaltert had a total population of 17,255. The total area is 30.30 km² which gives a population density of 569 inhabitants per km². The current mayor of Haaltert is Veerle Baeyens, from the N-VA.

Haaltert
Municipality
Kerksken
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Haaltert
Location in Belgium
Location of Haaltert in East Flanders
Coordinates: 50°54′N 04°00′E
CountryBelgium
CommunityFlemish Community
RegionFlemish Region
ProvinceEast Flanders
ArrondissementAalst
Government
 • MayorRoger Coppens (VLD)
 • Governing party/iesVLD, sp.a
Area
 • Total30.30 km2 (11.70 sq mi)
Population
 (2018-01-01)[1]
 • Total18,443
 • Density610/km2 (1,600/sq mi)
Postal codes
9450, 9451
Area codes053
Websitewww.haaltert.be

There is a 205 hectare nature reserve Den Dotter in the sub-municipalities of Aaigem (municipality Erpe-Mere) and Heldergem (municipality Haaltert). Haaltert is crossed by the Molenbeek-Ter Erpenbeek creek in Heldergem, Kerksken, and Haaltert.

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  • Kerksken, church
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References
  1. "Wettelijke Bevolking per gemeente op 1 januari 2018". Statbel. Retrieved 9 March 2019.
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