Herent

Herent
Municipality
Flag of Herent
Flag
Coat of arms of Herent
Coat of arms
Location of Herent in Flemish Brabant
Location of Herent in Flemish Brabant
Interactive map of Herent
Herent is located in Belgium
Herent
Herent
Location in Belgium
Coordinates: 50°54′N 04°40′E / 50.900°N 4.667°E / 50.900; 4.667
CountryBelgium
CommunityFlemish Community
RegionFlemish Region
ProvinceFlemish Brabant
ArrondissementLeuven
Government
 • MayorLuk Draye (Pact 3020)
 • Governing partyPact3020 (Groen–Vooruit coalition) CD&V+
Area
 • Total
32.74 km2 (12.64 sq mi)
Population
 (2018-01-01)[1]
 • Total
21,632
 • Density660.7/km2 (1,711/sq mi)
Postal codes
3020
NIS code
24038
Area codes016, 02
Websitewww.herent.be

Herent (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈɦeːrənt]) is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Flemish Brabant. The municipality comprises the villages and former municipalities of Herent proper, Veltem-Beisem and Winksele. On January 1, 2025, Herent had a total population of 23,081.[2] The total area is 32.73 km² resulting in a population density of 705,08 inhabitants per km². The current mayor (as of 2024) is Luk Draye (Pact3020).

Tabel

# Naam Opp.

(km²)

Inwoners

(2020)

Inwoners

per km²

NIS-code
1 Herent 12,33 12.462 1.011 24038A
2 Veltem-Beisem 9,74 4.752 488 24038C
3 Winksele 10,66 4.702 441 24038B

Culture and significant landmarks

  • Kasteel d'Hoogvorst
  • Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekerk
  • Klooster van Betlehem

Schools

  • Catholic schools: De Kraal & Pastoor De Clerckschool[3]
  • Public Schools: De Bijenkorf (Flemish Community) & Toverveld (municipal)[3]
  • Church in the centre of Herent
    Church in the centre of Herent
  • Aerial view of Veltem-Beisem
    Aerial view of Veltem-Beisem
  • The old town hall of Herent
    The old town hall of Herent

References

  1. ^ "Wettelijke Bevolking per gemeente op 1 januari 2018". Statbel. Retrieved 9 March 2019.
  2. ^ "statbel". statbel.fgov.be. Retrieved 2025-07-20.
  3. ^ a b "Scholen in Herent".
  • Media related to Herent at Wikimedia Commons
  • Official website - Available only in Dutch


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