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District of Antwerp in Flemish Community, Belgium
Borgerhout
District of Antwerp
District House of Borgerhout District House of Borgerhout [nl]
Flag of BorgerhoutFlagCoat of arms of BorgerhoutCoat of arms
Location of Borgerhout
Location of Borgerhout in AntwerpLocation of Borgerhout in Antwerp
Borgerhout is located in BelgiumBorgerhoutBorgerhoutShow map of BelgiumBorgerhout is located in Antwerp ProvinceBorgerhoutBorgerhoutShow map of Antwerp Province
Coordinates: 51°13′00″N 4°26′00″E / 51.21667°N 4.43333°E / 51.21667; 4.43333
Country Belgium
Community Flemish Community
Region Flemish Region
Province Antwerp
ArrondissementAntwerp
MunicipalityAntwerp
Area
 • Total3.93 km (1.52 sq mi)
Population
 • Total45,769
 • Density12,000/km (30,000/sq mi)
Postal codes2140
Area codes03
Website
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Borgerhout (Dutch pronunciation: [ˌbɔrɣərˈɦʌut] ) is the smallest district of Antwerp, Belgium. As of 2021, the district housed 45,769 inhabitants on 3.93 km². It was an independent municipality until January 1983. The postal area code for Borgerhout is 2140.

Geography

Borgerhout is divided into two parts by a highway and the historical walls. The part inside those walls is "intra muros," meaning (within the walls). It is built around a big boulevard, the Turnhoutsebaan

Demographics

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.

History

Borgerhout was first mentioned in the year 1214 in an act written by the Duke of Brabant. It was then named 'Borgerholt'.

Etymology

"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". "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.

People from Borgerhout

Born in Borgerhout

(Former) inhabitants of Borgerhout

https://nl.wikipedia.org/Reuskens van Borgerhout==Gallery==

  • Town hall until 1890 Town hall until 1890
  • Reuskens of Borgerhout Reuskens of Borgerhout

References

  1. ^ "Bevolking per statistische sector - Sector 11002S". Statistics Belgium. Retrieved 9 May 2022.
  2. "Finale street soccer in Borgerhout". YouTube. ATV. Retrieved 20 November 2024.
  3. "Kaart van Borgerhout – Kaarten van Antwerpen". 23 October 2021.
  4. "Dashboard".
  5. "Borgerhout". January 1975.
  6. "Waarom schrijven we burgemeester en niet burgermeester?". 15 November 2018.
  7. "Geschiedenis". www.gza.be. Retrieved 28 August 2016.

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