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Herent
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Herent is located in Belgium
Herent
Herent
Location in Belgium
Country Belgium
Community Flemish Community
Region Flemish Region
Province Flemish Brabant
Arrondissement Leuven
Area
 • Total 32.73 km2 (12.64 sq mi)
Population
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Postal codes
3020
Area codes 016, 02
Website www.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, 2016, Herent had a total population of 21,213. The total area is 32.73 km² resulting in a population density of 648 inhabitants per km². The current mayor (as of 2018) is Astrid Pollers.

Schools

  • Catholic schools: De Kraal & Pastoor De Clerckschool
  • Public Schools: De Bijenkorf (Flemish Community) & Toverveld (municipal)

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