Torhout

Torhout

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Torhout
Location in Belgium
Coordinates:
Country Belgium
Region Flemish Region
Community Flemish Community
Province West Flanders
Arrondissement Bruges
Government
 • Mayor Norbert Decuyper (CD&V)
 • Governing party/ies CD&V
Area
 • Total 45.23 km2 (17.5 sq mi)
Population (1 January 2010)[1]
 • Total 19,885
 • Density 439.6/km2 (1,138.7/sq mi)
Demographics
 • Foreigners 1.20% (7 January 2005)
Postal codes 8820
Area codes 050
Website www.torhout.be

Torhout is a municipality located in the Belgian province of West Flanders. The municipality only comprises the city of Torhout proper. On January 1, 2008 Torhout had a total population of 19,755. The total area is 45.23 km² which gives a population density of 437 inhabitants per km².

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Famous inhabitants

Festivities

Torhout-Werchter was until 1999 one of the largest annual pop festivals in Europe. Efforts were made to have a world music festival in Torhout after Torhout Werchter became Rock Werchter, held in Werchter only.

Sports

The main club of the city is Torhout 1992 KM.

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