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Oud-Turnhout

Coordinates: 51°19′N 04°59′E / 51.317°N 4.983°E / 51.317; 4.983
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Oud-Turnhout
Municipality
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Coat of arms of Oud-Turnhout
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Oud-Turnhout is located in Belgium
Oud-Turnhout
Oud-Turnhout
Location in Belgium
Location of Oud-Turnhout in the province of Antwerp
Coordinates: 51°19′N 04°59′E / 51.317°N 4.983°E / 51.317; 4.983
Country Belgium
CommunityFlemish Community
RegionFlemish Region
ProvinceAntwerp
ArrondissementTurnhout
Government
 • MayorBob Coppens (N-VA)
 • Governing party/iesN-VA, Groen, LB18
Area
 • Total
39.17 km2 (15.12 sq mi)
Population
 (2020-01-01)[1]
 • Total
13,977
 • Density360/km2 (920/sq mi)
Postal codes
2360
NIS code
13031
Area codes014
Websitewww.oud-turnhout.be

Oud-Turnhout (Dutch pronunciation: [ˌʌuˈtʏr(ə)nɦʌut]) is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Antwerp. The municipality only comprises the town of Oud-Turnhout proper. In 2021, Oud-Turnhout had a total population of 14,201.[2] The total area is 38.80 km².

There are 3 parishes: Zwaneven in the east, St. Bavo in the centre and Oosthoven in the North. Zwaneven is in the upmarket residential area referred to as "De Lint", where many Dutch people live.

History

The village was first mentioned in 1333 as "Vetus Turnoltum".[3] Oud (old) has been added to distinguish from the village which developed around the castle which was built in 1109 or 1110. That village would eventually become the city of Turnhout.[4] Oud-Turnhout used to be part of the municipality of Turnhout, but felt neglected by its bigger neighbour. In 1859, Oud-Turnhout became an independent municipality. In 1977, the hamlets of Schoonbroek en Kinschot became part of Retie, the area Kijkverdriet was awarded to Ravels, and the remainder became part of Ravels.[3]

Attractions

In the northern part of the village "The Liereman" is one of Flanders' largest nature reserves measuring more than 100 hectares (250 acres).[5]

Notable inhabitants

  • Crosscountry De Liereman in Oud-Turnhout
    Crosscountry De Liereman in Oud-Turnhout
  • Hofke van Chantraine
    Hofke van Chantraine
  • Sculpture by Chris Wens
    Sculpture by Chris Wens
  • Priory of Corsendonk
    Priory of Corsendonk

References

  1. ^ "Bevolking per gemeente op 1 januari 2020". Statbel.
  2. ^ "Bevolking per statistische sector - Sector 12030D". Statistics Belgium. Retrieved 10 May 2022.
  3. ^ a b "Oud-Turnhout". Agentschap Onroerend Erfgoed (in Dutch). Retrieved 11 May 2022.
  4. ^ "Turnhout". Agentschap Onroerend Erfgoed (in Dutch). Retrieved 11 May 2022.
  5. ^ "Landschap de Liereman". Natuurpunt (in Dutch). Retrieved 11 May 2022.
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