Rumst facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Rumst
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 Rumst
Location in Belgium
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| Country | Belgium | ||
| Community | Flemish Community | ||
| Region | Flemish Region | ||
| Province | Antwerp | ||
| Arrondissement | Antwerp | ||
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| • Total | 19.90 km2 (7.68 sq mi) | ||
| Population
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| Postal codes |
2840
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| Area codes | 03, 015 | ||
| Website | www.rumst.be | ||
Rumst is a municipality, which is like a town or local government area, located in the Belgian province of Antwerp. Since 1976, the municipality of Rumst has included not only Rumst itself but also the towns of Reet and Terhagen. Before that year, Reet and Terhagen were separate municipalities.
In 2021, Rumst had a total population of 15,146 people. The total area of the municipality is about 19.90 square kilometers (which is about 7.68 square miles).
Contents
Discover Rumst!
What Was Rumst Known For?
Long ago, Rumst, much like its neighbor Boom, was famous for making things out of clay. This included products like bricks, which were used to build many houses and buildings. However, this industry mostly disappeared after the 1970s.
Rivers of Rumst
An interesting fact about Rumst is that it's where the Rupel river begins! The Rupel river is formed when two other rivers, the Dijle and the Nete (river), join together in Rumst.
People from Rumst
Many interesting people were born in Rumst:
- Kristof Calvo: He is a Belgian politician.
- Lotte Kopecky: She is a famous Belgian cyclist.
- Yvonne Verbeeck: She was a well-known actress.
Images for kids
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An old tram station in Rumst.
See also
In Spanish: Rumst para niños
