Torhout facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Torhout
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 Torhout
Location in Belgium
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| Country | Belgium | ||
| Community | Flemish Community | ||
| Region | Flemish Region | ||
| Province | West Flanders | ||
| Arrondissement | Bruges | ||
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| • Total | 45.23 km2 (17.46 sq mi) | ||
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| Postal codes |
8820
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| Area codes | 050 | ||
| Website | www.torhout.be | ||
Torhout is a city and a local area (called a municipality) in Belgium. It is located in the western part of Belgium, in a province called West Flanders.
The municipality of Torhout includes the main city of Torhout, plus smaller villages like Wijnendale and Sint-Henricus, and a tiny hamlet called De Driekoningen. As of early 2024, about 24,891 people live in Torhout. The total area of Torhout is about 45 square kilometers.
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Famous People from Torhout
Many interesting people have connections to Torhout.
Historical Figures
- Rimbert: A very old saint.
- Josse van Huerter: He was one of the first people to settle on Faial Island in the Azores, which are islands belonging to Portugal. He became a captain there.
Sports Stars
- Karel Van Wijnendaele: He started the famous bicycle race called the Tour of Flanders.
- Benny Vansteelant and Joerie Vansteelant: These brothers are well-known champions in Duathlon, a sport that combines running and cycling.
Political Leaders and Artists
- Hilde Crevits: She is an important politician in the Flemish Government. She used to be the mayor of Torhout from 2016 to 2018.
- Brahim Attaeb: He is a popular R&B singer and also works as a presenter.
Fun Events and Festivals
Torhout has a history of hosting big events.
Music Festivals
For many years, Torhout was home to a huge pop music festival called Torhout-Werchter. It was one of the biggest in Europe until 1999. After that, the festival moved entirely to Werchter and became known as Rock Werchter. People in Torhout have tried to start a new world music festival there since then.
Sports Teams
Local Sports Clubs
The main sports club in Torhout is called Torhout 1992 KM. They play different sports and are an important part of the community.
Places to See
There are several interesting sights to visit in Torhout.
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Aertrycke castle
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Church: Sint Pietersbandenkerk
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Watertower in Berg op Zoom
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See also
In Spanish: Torhout para niños
