Ternat facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Ternat
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Kruikenburg Castle, Ternat
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 Ternat
Location in Belgium
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| Country | Belgium | ||
| Community | Flemish Community | ||
| Region | Flemish Region | ||
| Province | Flemish Brabant | ||
| Arrondissement | Halle-Vilvoorde | ||
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| • Total | 24.48 km2 (9.45 sq mi) | ||
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| Postal codes |
1740-1742
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| Area codes | 02, 053 | ||
| Website | www.ternat.be | ||
Ternat is a town located in the country of Belgium. It is found in the Flemish Brabant province. Ternat is made up of three smaller villages: Sint-Katherina-Lombeek, Ternat itself, and Wambeek.
This area is also part of a beautiful region called the Pajottenland. As of January 1, 2018, about 15,481 people lived in Ternat. The total area of the town is 24.48 square kilometers. This means about 597 people live in each square kilometer.
Exploring Ternat
The main village of Ternat has some interesting old buildings. There is a church made of sandstone that dates back to the Middle Ages.
Kruikenburg Castle
One of the most famous buildings is Kruikenburg Castle. This castle was first built in the 12th century, which is a very long time ago! It was later changed and updated quite a lot in the 17th century.
Local Government Office
The offices where the local government works are in an old house. This house was built in the 18th century. It shows some of the history and style of that time.
Famous People from Ternat
- Everard t'Serclaes (around 1320–1388) was a notable person from Ternat. He was a brave knight and a hero in the history of Brussels.
