Pittem
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Pittem is a municipality in the Belgian province of West Flanders, comprising the towns of Egem and Pittem. It is known for being the birthplace of Ferdinand Verbiest, a 17th-century scientist and missionary. The city maintains a sister city relationship with Shawnee, Kansas, established in 1984.
Statistics
Area
34.42 km²
Population
6,752