Herent () is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Flemish Brabant. The municipality comprises the villages and former municipalities of Herent proper, Veltem-Beisem and Winksele. On January 1, 2025, Herent had a total population of 23,081. The total area is 32.73 km² resulting in a population density of 705,08 inhabitants per km². The current mayor (as of 2024) is Luk Draye (Pact3020).

Tabel

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:right"

!#

!Naam

!Opp.

(km²)

!Inwoners

(2020)

!Inwoners

per km²

!NIS-code

|-

|1

| align="left" |Herent

|12,33

|12.462

|1.011

|24038A

|-

|2

| align="left" |Veltem-Beisem

|9,74

|4.752

|488

|24038C

|-

|3

| align="left" |Winksele

|10,66

|4.702

|441

|24038B

|-

|}

Culture and significant landmarks

  • Kasteel d'Hoogvorst
  • Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekerk
  • Klooster van Betlehem

Schools

  • Catholic schools: De Kraal & Pastoor De Clerckschool

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File:9009herentChurch.jpg|Church in the centre of Herent

File:Veltem-Beisem.JPG|Aerial view of Veltem-Beisem

File:OudstadhuisHerent.jpg|The old town hall of Herent

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References

  • Official website - Available only in Dutch