Loading AI tools
District of Antwerp in Flemish Community, Belgium From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Borgerhout (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈbɔrɣərˌɦʌut] ) is the smallest district of Antwerp, Belgium. As of 2021[update], the district houses 45,769 inhabitants on 3,93 km².[1] It was an independent municipality until January 1983. The postal area code for Borgerhout is 2140.
Borgerhout | |
|---|---|
District House of Borgerhout | |
.svg) Flag  Coat of arms | |
Location of Borgerhout  | |
 Location of Borgerhout in Antwerp | |
  Borgerhout   Borgerhout | |
| Coordinates: 51°13′00″N 4°26′00″E | |
| Country |  Belgium |
| Community |  Flemish Community |
| Region | Flemish Region |
| Province |  Antwerp |
| Arrondissement | Antwerp |
| Municipality | Antwerp |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.93 km2 (1.52 sq mi) |
| Population (2021)[1] | |
| • Total | 45,769 |
| • Density | 12,000/km2 (30,000/sq mi) |
| Postal codes | 2140 |
| Area codes | 03 |
| Website | |
Borgerhout is divided into two parts by a highway and the historical walls.[2] The part inside those walls is "intra muros," meaning (within the walls). It is built around a big boulevard, the Turnhoutsebaan. The Turnhoutsebaan is the biggest shopping street, offering both food and clothing, in both Belgian and foreigner's stores. "Intra muros" is the young and trendy part of Borgerhout, with a lot of so-called "hipster bars", although in the last few years "extra muros" is getting more popular and trendy, especially around the Te Boelaarpark with a lot of new businesses like bars and restaurants popping up.
Borgerhout has an extremely diverse population, with 63% percent of inhabitants having non-Belgian ancestry. Of the nine districts of Antwerp, it has the highest population density.[3]
Borgerhout was first mentioned in the year 1214 in an act written by the Duke of Brabant. It was then named 'Borgerholt'.[4]
"Borger" likely comes from the old word for citizen or city dweller. Currently, the Dutch word for this is "burger". It might also refer to the word "borgh", meaning a fortress or fortified building. Borghmeester (1254) or borgermeyster (1286) are mentioned in written sources as the word for "mayor", literally "master of the fortress" or "master of the citizens".[5] "Hout" (or previously "holt) means "wood". It is similar to some naming conventions in English, for example "Hollywood". It refers to a time when Borgerhout was still much greener, and had not yet merged with greater Antwerp. It likely also explains the tree on the coat of arms.
https://nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reuskens van Borgerhout==Gallery==
Seamless Wikipedia browsing. On steroids.
Every time you click a link to Wikipedia, Wiktionary or Wikiquote in your browser's search results, it will show the modern Wikiwand interface.
Wikiwand extension is a five stars, simple, with minimum permission required to keep your browsing private, safe and transparent.
