Torhout
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| Geography | ||
| Country | .svg/27px-Flag_of_Belgium_(civil).svg.png){kind=small} Belgium |
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| Region |  Flemish Region |
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| Community | Flemish Community |
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| Province |  West Flanders |
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| Arrondissement | Bruges | |
| Coordinates | Coordinates: | |
| Area | 45.23 km² | |
| Population (Source: NIS) | ||
| Population – Males – Females - Density |
19,453 (January 1, 2006) 49.94% 50.06% 430 inhab./km² |
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| Age distribution 0–19 years 20–64 years 65+ years |
(01/01/2006) 21.10% 60.35% 18.56% |
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| Foreigners | 1.20% (01/07/2005) | |
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| Unemployment rate | 7.09% (January 1, 2006) | |
| Mean annual income | 12,321 €/pers. (2003) | |
| Government | ||
| Mayor | Norbert Decuyper (CD&V) | |
| Governing parties | CD&V | |
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| Postal codes | 8820 | |
| Area codes | 050 | |
| Web address | www.torhout.be | |
Torhout is a municipality located in the Belgian province of West Flanders. The municipality only comprises the city of Torhout proper. On January 1, 2006 Torhout had a total population of 19,453. The total area is 45.23 km² which gives a population density of 430 inhabitants per km².
[edit] Famous inhabitants
- Rimbert, saint
- Benny Vansteelant (Multiple World Champion Duathlon) and Joerie Vansteelant
- Karel van Wijnendaele (Founder of Ronde Van Vlaanderen(Tour of Flanders))
[edit] Festivities
Torhout-Werchter was until the end of the last century one of the yearly largest pop festivals in Europe. Short lived efforts have been made to have a world music festival in Torhout after Torhout Werchter became Rock Werchter, held in Werchter only.
[edit] External links
- Official website - Information available in Dutch and limited information available in French, English and German
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