Ranst () is a
municipality
A municipality is usually a single administrative division having municipal corporation, corporate status and powers of self-government or jurisdiction as granted by national and regional laws to which it is subordinate.
The term ''municipality ...
in the
Belgian province of
Antwerp. The municipality comprises the towns of
Broechem (townhall), ,
Oelegem, and Ranst (postoffice) proper. In 2021, Ranst had a total population of 19,249. The total area is .
Notable people
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Wouter Berthout van Ranst
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Jozef Simons, (1888-1948), writer and poet, born in Oelegem.
Partnership
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Herbstein, since 1968.
References
External links
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Official website
Municipalities of Antwerp Province
Populated places in Antwerp Province
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