Herenthout () is a
municipality
A municipality is usually a single administrative division having corporate status and powers of self-government or jurisdiction as granted by national and regional laws to which it is subordinate.
The term ''municipality'' may also mean the go ...
located in the
province
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of
Antwerp in
Belgium
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. The municipality only comprises the town of Herenthout proper, including Uilenberg. In 2021, Herenthout had a total population of 9,185 people.
The total area is 23.55 km².
This village is also well known for having the officially recognized oldest organized
carnival parade in Belgium, with the first edition dating back to February 1882. The mascot of the parade is named "Peer Stoet".
Notable people
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Jürgen Raeymaeckers (1985) – football striker who currently plays for
K. Lyra T.S.V.
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Wim Vandekeybus (1963) – actor, choreographer, dancer and film director
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Johan Van Herck (1974) – former professional tennis player
Gallery
Image:2009-08-30 11.27 Herenthout, kerk foto4.JPG, Herenthout church
File:Herenthout Vonckstraat 24 - 268797 - onroerenderfgoed.jpg, Shop in Herenthout
File:De café 't Schipke - 354957 - onroerenderfgoed.jpg, Pub 't Schipke
File:Herenthout Bouwelse Steenweg 6 - 152030 - onroerenderfgoed.jpg, gemeentehuis in Herenthout
References
External links
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Municipalities of Antwerp Province
Populated places in Antwerp Province
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