Rumst (Dutch pronunciation: [rʏmst], old spelling: Rumpst) is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Antwerp. Since 1976 the municipality not only comprises Rumst proper but also the towns of Reet [nl] (old spelling: Reeth) and Terhagen [nl], which were independent municipalities before that year.
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Rumst Location in Belgium
Location of Rumst in the province of Antwerp | |
| Coordinates: 51°05′N 04°25′E | |
| Country | Belgium |
| Community | Flemish Community |
| Region | Flemish Region |
| Province | Antwerp |
| Arrondissement | Antwerp |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Jurgen Callaerts (N-VA) |
| • Governing party/ies | N-VA, CD&V-3D |
| Area | |
| • Total | 19.90 km2 (7.68 sq mi) |
| Population (2018-01-01)[1] | |
| • Total | 15,114 |
| • Density | 760/km2 (2,000/sq mi) |
| Postal codes | 2840 |
| Area codes | 03, 015 |
| Website | www.rumst.be |
Industry in Rumst, like Boom, was heavily focused around the production of clay products like bricks. This industry has largely disappeared after 1970.
In Rumst, the river Rupel starts as a combination of the Dijle and Nete (river) rivers.
In 2021, Rumst had a total population of 15,146. The total area is 19.90 km² (7.7 sq mi).[2]
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