Borgerhout (Dutch pronunciation: [ˌbɔrɣərˈɦʌut] )[2] is the smallest district of Antwerp, Belgium. As of 2021, the district housed 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 [nl]
Flag of Borgerhout
Coat of arms of Borgerhout
Location of Borgerhout
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Location of Borgerhout in Antwerp
Location of Borgerhout in Antwerp
Borgerhout is located in Belgium
Borgerhout
Borgerhout
Borgerhout is located in Antwerp Province
Borgerhout
Borgerhout
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
 • Total
3.93 km2 (1.52 sq mi)
Population
 (2021)[1]
 • Total
45,769
 • Density12,000/km2 (30,000/sq mi)
Postal codes
2140
Area codes03
Website[1]

Geography

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Borgerhout is divided into two parts by a highway and the historical walls.[3] The part inside those walls is "intra muros," meaning (within the walls). It is built around a big boulevard, the Turnhoutsebaan

Demographics

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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.[4]

History

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Borgerhout was first mentioned in the year 1214 in an act written by the Duke of Brabant. It was then named 'Borgerholt'.[5]

Etymology

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"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".[6] "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

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Born in Borgerhout

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(Former) inhabitants of Borgerhout

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

References

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  1. ^ a b c "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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