Deinze is a
municipality located in the
Belgian province of
East Flanders. The municipality comprises the city of Deinze proper and the towns of
Astene[?],
Bachte-Maria-Leerne[?],
Gottem[?],
Grammene[?],
Meigem[?],
Petegem-aan-de-Leie[?],
Sint-Martens-Leerne[?],
Vinkt[?],
Wontergem[?] and
Zeveren[?]. On January 1st, 2000 Deinze had a total population of 27,559 (13,544 males and 14,015 females). The total area is 76.02
km² which gives a
population density of 362.52 inhabitants per km².