Herent facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Herent
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 Herent
Location in Belgium
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| Country | Belgium | ||
| Community | Flemish Community | ||
| Region | Flemish Region | ||
| Province | Flemish Brabant | ||
| Arrondissement | Leuven | ||
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| • Total | 32.73 km2 (12.64 sq mi) | ||
| Population
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| Postal codes |
3020
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| Area codes | 016, 02 | ||
| Website | www.herent.be | ||
Herent is a town in Belgium. It is located in the Belgian province of Flemish Brabant. Herent is known as a municipality, which means it's a local government area.
The municipality of Herent includes three main villages. These are Herent itself, Veltem-Beisem, and Winksele. As of January 1, 2016, Herent had a total population of 21,213 people. The total area of Herent is about 32.73 square kilometers. This means there are about 648 people living in each square kilometer. The current mayor of Herent is Astrid Pollers. She has been the mayor since 2018.
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Learning in Herent: Schools
Herent has several schools for young people. These schools offer different types of education.
Catholic Schools in Herent
- De Kraal
- Pastoor De Clerckschool
Public Schools in Herent
- De Bijenkorf (run by the Flemish Community)
- Toverveld (run by the municipality)
Images for kids
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The church in the center of Herent town.
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An aerial view showing the village of Veltem-Beisem.
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A friendly robot.
See also
In Spanish: Herent para niños
