Denderhoutem

Denderhoutem is a village, located in the Denderstreek in the Flemish province of East Flanders (Belgium). Since 1977 it is part of the municipality of Haaltert.

Denderhoutem
Village
Sint-Amanduskerk in Denderhoutem
Denderhoutem
Location in Belgium
Coordinates: 50°52′N 4°01′E
Country Belgium
RegionFlemish Region
ProvinceEast Flanders
ArrondissementAalst
MunicipalityHaaltert
Area
  Total12.28 km2 (4.74 sq mi)
Population
 (2021)
  Total5,960
  Density490/km2 (1,300/sq mi)
Time zoneCET

The arms show a garb, most likely a symbol for agriculture. The old seals of the local council, dating from the 15th and 16th century, showed a tree, with on the sides two small shields, one with the lion of Flanders, the other with the arms of Burgundy. Why the council in the early 19th century applied for the garb instead is not known.

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