Putte (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈpɵtə]) 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.
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Putte Location in Belgium
Location of Putte in the province of Antwerp | |
Coordinates: 51°03′N 04°38′E | |
Country | Belgium |
Community | Flemish Community |
Region | Flemish Region |
Province | Antwerp |
Arrondissement | Mechelen |
Government | |
• Mayor | Chris De Veuster (CD&V) |
• Governing party/ies | CD&V, N-VA |
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• Total | 34.96 km2 (13.50 sq mi) |
Population (2018-01-01)[1] | |
• Total | 17,584 |
• Density | 500/km2 (1,300/sq mi) |
Postal codes | 2580 |
Area codes | 015, 03 |
Website | www.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 Putte in the Kempen, split by the border into Putte, Netherlands and Putte, Kapellen.
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