Oud-Turnhout
Municipality in Flemish Community, Belgium
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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.
Oud-Turnhout
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 Location of Oud-Turnhout in the province of Antwerp | |
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  Oud-Turnhout Location in Belgium | |
| Coordinates: 51°19′N 04°59′E | |
| Country | Belgium |
| Community | Flemish Community |
| Region | Flemish Region |
| Province | Antwerp |
| Arrondissement | Turnhout |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Bob Coppens (N-VA) |
| • Governing parties | N-VA, Groen, LB18 |
| Area | |
• Total | 39.17 km2 (15.12 sq mi) |
| Population (2020-01-01)[1] | |
• Total | 13,977 |
| • Density | 356.8/km2 (924.2/sq mi) |
| Postal codes | 2360 |
| NIS code | 13031 |
| Area codes | 014 |
| Website | www.oud-turnhout.be |
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]
Attraction
Notable people
- Margriet Hermans, politician and singer
- Micha Marah Belgian singer and actress, was born in Oud-turnhout
- Leo Proost, Belgian cyclist, was born in Oud-Turnhout
- Karel Van Miert, politician, European Commissioner
Gallery
Crosscountry De Liereman in Oud-Turnhout
Hofke van Chantraine
Sculpture by Chris Wens
Priory of Corsendonk
