Herent

Herent (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈɦeːrənt]) 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.^[2] 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).

Herent
Municipality
Flag Coat of arms
Location of Herent
Herent Location in Belgium Location of Herent in Flemish Brabant
Coordinates: 50°54′N 04°40′E
Country	Belgium
Community	Flemish Community
Region	Flemish Region
Province	Flemish Brabant
Arrondissement	Leuven
Government
• Mayor	Luk Draye (Pact 3020)
• Governing party/ies	Pact3020 (Groen–Vooruit coalition) CD&V+
Area
• Total	32.74 km2 (12.64 sq mi)
Population  (2018-01-01)[1]
• Total	21,632
• Density	660/km2 (1,700/sq mi)
Postal codes	3020
NIS code	24038
Area codes	016, 02
Website	www.herent.be

Tabel

#	Naam	Opp. (km²)	Inwoners (2020)	Inwoners per km²	NIS-code
1	Herent	12,33	12.462	1.011	24038A
2	Veltem-Beisem	9,74	4.752	488	24038C
3	Winksele	10,66	4.702	441	24038B

Culture and significant landmarks

• Het Kasteel d'Hoogvorst

• De Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekerk

• Het Klooster van Betlehem

Schools

• Catholic schools: De Kraal & Pastoor De Clerckschool^[3]
• Public Schools: De Bijenkorf (Flemish Community) & Toverveld (municipal)^[3]

Image gallery

• 
  Church in the centre of Herent
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  Aerial view of Veltem-Beisem
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  The old town hall of Herent