Ranst

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Municipal flag Ranst
 
Location on map of Belgium
Coat of arms Location of Ranst in the province of Antwerp
Geography
Country Belgium
Region Flag of Flanders Flemish Region
Community Flag of Flanders Flemish Community
Province Flag of Antwerp (province) Antwerp
Arrondissement Antwerp
Coordinates 51°12′N 04°33′E / 51.2, 4.55Coordinates: 51°12′N 04°33′E / 51.2, 4.55
Area 43.58 km²
Population (Source: NIS)
Population
– Males
– Females
- Density
17,827 (January 1, 2006)
50.19%
49.81%
409 inhab./km²
Economy
Unemployment rate 5.15% (January 1, 2006)
Mean annual income 14,357 €/pers. (2003)
Government
Mayor Lode Hofmans (VLD)
Governing parties R.A.N.S.T., VLD, Groen!
Other information
Postal codes 2520
Area codes 03
Web address www.ranst.be

Ranst is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Antwerp. The municipality comprises the towns of Broechem(townhall), Emblem, Oelegem and Ranst (postoffice) proper. On January 1, 2006 Ranst had a total population of 17,827. The total area is 43.58 km² which gives a population density of 409 inhabitants per km².

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