Herent

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  Herent
 
Location on map of Belgium
Coat of arms Location of Herent in Flemish Brabant
Geography
Country Belgium
Region Flag of Flanders Flemish Region
Community Flag of Flanders Flemish Community
Province Flag of Flemish Brabant Flemish Brabant
Arrondissement Leuven
Coordinates 50°54′N 04°40′E / 50.9, 4.667Coordinates: 50°54′N 04°40′E / 50.9, 4.667
Area 32.73 km²
Population (Source: NIS)
Population
– Males
– Females
- Density
19,218 (January 1, 2006)
48.97%
51.03%
587 inhab./km²
Economy
Unemployment rate 4.54% (January 1, 2006)
Mean annual income 16,775 €/pers. (2003)
Government
Mayor Willy Kuijpers (Wij-Groep)
Governing parties Wij-Groep, sp.a
Other information
Postal codes 3020
Area codes 016, 02
Web address www.herent.be

Herent is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Flemish Brabant. The municipality comprises the towns of Herent proper, Veltem-Beisem and Winksele. On January 1, 2006 Herent had a total population of 19,218. The total area is 32.73 km² which gives a population density of 587 inhabitants per km². The current mayor (as of 2006) is Willy Kuypers.

[edit] Schools

  • Catholic Schools: De Kraal & Pastoor De Clerckschool
  • Municipal Schools: Toverveld & De Bijenkorf

[edit] Music Performers

  • Brabants Volksorkest
  • Djembégroep "Vanslagh"
  • Hagenkoor
  • Strijdkoor Kontrarie
  • Het vrijwilligerskoor
  • Koninklijke Harmonie van Herent
  • Koninklijke Muziekvereniging St-Laurentius
  • Zangkoor Onze Lieve Vrouw
  • Zangvereniging Sint Cecilia

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