Linter, Belgium

Linter
Location of Linter
Linter
Location in Belgium
Location of Linter in Flemish Brabant
Coordinates: 50°48′N 05°03′E / 50.800°N 5.050°E / 50.800; 5.050
CountryBelgium
CommunityFlemish Community
RegionFlemish Region
ProvinceFlemish Brabant
ArrondissementLeuven
Government
  MayorMarc Wijnants (CD&V)
  Governing party/iesCD&V
Area
  Total
36.87 km2 (14.24 sq mi)
Population
 (2018-01-01)
  Total
7,255
  Density200/km2 (510/sq mi)
Postal codes
3350
NIS code
24133
Area codes011, 016
Websitewww.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.