Herent () 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. 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).
Tabel #NaamOpp. (km²)Inwoners (2020)Inwoners per km²NIS-code1Herent12,3312.4621.01124038A2Veltem-Beisem9,744.75248824038C3Winksele10,664.70244124038B
Culture and significant landmarks
Kasteel d'Hoogvorst
Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekerk
Klooster van Betlehem
Schools
Catholic schools: De Kraal & Pastoor De Clerckschool Public Schools: De Bijenkorf (Flemish Community) & Toverveld (municipal)
Image gallery
References
External links
Official website - Available only in Dutch