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Herenthout
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Flag of Herenthout
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Coat of arms of Herenthout
Coat of arms
Herenthout is located in Belgium
Herenthout
Herenthout
Location in Belgium
Country Belgium
Community Flemish Community
Region Flemish Region
Province Antwerp
Arrondissement Turnhout
Area
 • Total 23.55 km2 (9.09 sq mi)
Population
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Postal codes
2270
Area codes 014
Website www.herenthout.be

Herenthout (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈɦeːrəntɦʌut]) is a municipality located in the province of Antwerp in Belgium. 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

  • Jürgen Raeymaeckers (1985) – football striker who currently plays for K. Lyra T.S.V.
  • Wim Vandekeybus (1963) – actor, choreographer, dancer and film director
  • Johan Van Herck (1974) – former professional tennis player

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