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Oud-Turnhout
Municipality
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Flag of Oud-Turnhout
Flag
 Coat of arms of Oud-Turnhout
Coat of arms
Oud-Turnhout is located in Belgium
Oud-Turnhout
Oud-Turnhout
Location in Belgium
Country Belgium
Community Flemish Community
Region Flemish Region
Province Antwerp
Arrondissement Turnhout
Area
 • Total 38.80 km2 (14.98 sq mi)
Population
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Postal codes
2360
Area codes 014
Website www.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. 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". 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. 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.

Attraction

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

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

  • Oud-Turnhout-DeLiereman

    Crosscountry De Liereman in Oud-Turnhout

  • Hofkevanchantraine oud-turnhout belgium

    Hofke van Chantraine

  • Priorij van Corsendonk bijgebouw

    Priory of Corsendonk

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