Torhout (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈtɔrɦʌu̯t]; French: Thourout; West Flemish: Toeroet) is a municipality located in the Belgian province of West Flanders. The municipality comprises the city of Torhout proper, the villages of Wijnendale and Sint-Henricus, and the hamlet of De Driekoningen. On January 1, 2012, Torhout had a total population of 20,149. The total area is 45.23 km² which gives a population density of 445 inhabitants per km².
Torhout | |
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Location of Torhout in West Flanders ![]() | |
Coordinates: 51°03′N 03°06′E | |
Country | Belgium |
Community | Flemish Community |
Region | Flemish Region |
Province | West Flanders |
Arrondissement | Bruges |
Government | |
• Mayor | Kristof Audenaert (CD&V) |
• Governing party/ies | CD&V, Vooruit |
Area | |
• Total | 45.23 km2 (17.46 sq mi) |
Population (2018-01-01)[1] | |
• Total | 20,530 |
• Density | 450/km2 (1,200/sq mi) |
Postal codes | 8820 |
Area codes | 050 |
Website | www.torhout.be |
Torhout-Werchter was until 1999 one of the largest annual pop festivals in Europe. Efforts were made to have a world music festival in Torhout after Torhout Werchter became Rock Werchter, held in Werchter only.
The main club of the city is Torhout 1992 KM.
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