Linter is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Flemish Brabant. The municipality comprises the towns of Drieslinter, Melkwezer, Neerhespen (where canine school of the Belgian police is situated), Neerlinter, Orsmaal, Overhespen and Wommersom. On January 1, 2006 Linter had a total population of 7,037. The total area is 36.38 km² which gives a population density of 193 inhabitants per km².
The main economic activities of Linter are agricultural and commercial activities.