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Herenthout
Municipality
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Flag of Herenthout
Flag
 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 is a small town in Belgium. It is located in the province of Antwerp. A province is like a large region within a country. Herenthout is also a "municipality," which means it's a local government area.

In 2021, about 9,185 people lived in Herenthout. The town covers an area of about 23.55 square kilometers. This includes the main town of Herenthout and a smaller area called Uilenberg.

Herenthout's Famous Carnival

Herenthout is very well known for its amazing carnival parade. It is officially the oldest organized carnival parade in all of Belgium! The very first parade happened a long time ago, in February 1882.

Who is Peer Stoet?

The special mascot of the Herenthout carnival parade is named "Peer Stoet." He is a fun character who represents the spirit of the carnival. People love to see him during the celebrations.

People from Herenthout

Many interesting people have come from Herenthout. Here are a few of them:

  • Jürgen Raeymaeckers (born 1985) – He is a professional football player. He plays as a striker, which means he tries to score goals for his team.
  • Wim Vandekeybus (born 1963) – He is a very creative person. He works as an actor, a choreographer (someone who creates dance moves), a dancer, and a film director.
  • Johan Van Herck (born 1974) – He used to be a professional tennis player. He played tennis against other top players around the world.

Gallery

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    Herenthout church

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    Shop in Herenthout

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    Pub 't Schipke

  • Herenthout Bouwelse Steenweg 6 - 152030 - onroerenderfgoed

    Town hall in Herenthout

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Herenthout para niños

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