Sint-Martens-Latem () is a municipality located in the Belgian province of East Flanders. The municipality comprises the towns of Deurle and Sint-Martens-Latem proper. In 2021, Sint-Martens-Latem had a total population of 8,285. The total area is 14.34&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup>.

While "Latem" used to be known as an artists' colony before World War II, nowadays Sint-Martens-Latem is one of the wealthiest residential municipalities in Belgium.

Notable people

  • Luc-Peter Crombé, painter
  • Gustave De Smet, painter
  • George Minne, sculptor and artist
  • Constant Permeke, painter
  • Elisabeth de Saedeleer, textile artist
  • Gustave Van de Woestijne, painter
  • Rudolf Werthen, violinist & conductor

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File:Deurle - Sint-Aldegondiskerk 1.jpg|Sint-Aldegondischurch in Deurle

File:Sint-Martens-Latem - Sint-Martinuskerk 2.jpg|Sint-Martinuschurch in Sint-Martens-Latem

File:Latemse windmolen.JPG|Koutermolen, Latemse Molen, Sint-Baafsmolen, a post mill

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