Oud-Turnhout Explained

Oud-Turnhout
Map:Oud-Turnhout Antwerp Belgium Map.svg
Map-Legend:Location of Oud-Turnhout in the province of Antwerp
Arms:Blason ville be Oud-Turnhout.svg
Flag:Oud-Turnhout vlag.svg
Arrondissement:Turnhout
Nis:13031
Mayor:Bob Coppens (N-VA)
Majority:N-VA, Groen, LB18
Postal-Codes:2360
Telephone-Area:014
Web:www.oud-turnhout.be
Coordinates:51.3167°N 63°W

Oud-Turnhout (in Dutch; Flemish pronounced as /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.[1] 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".[2] 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.[3] 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.[2]

Attraction

In the northern part of the village "The Liereman" is one of Flanders' largest nature reserves measuring more than .[4]

Notable people

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Bevolking per statistische sector - Sector 12030D . Statistics Belgium . 10 May 2022 .
  2. Web site: Oud-Turnhout . Agentschap Onroerend Erfgoed. 11 May 2022 . nl.
  3. Web site: Turnhout . Agentschap Onroerend Erfgoed. 11 May 2022 . nl.
  4. Web site: Landschap de Liereman . www.natuurpunt.be . 11 May 2022 . nl.