Borgerhout (Dutch pronunciation:[ˈbɔrɣərˌɦʌut]ⓘ) is the smallest district of Antwerp, Belgium. As of 2021[update], the district houses 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 is divided into two parts by a highway and the historical walls.[2] The part inside those walls is "intra muros," meaning (within the walls). It is built around a big boulevard, the Turnhoutsebaan. The Turnhoutsebaan is the biggest shopping street, offering both food and clothing, in both Belgian and foreigner's stores. "Intra muros" is the young and trendy part of Borgerhout, with a lot of so-called "hipster bars", although in the last few years "extra muros" is getting more popular and trendy, especially around the Te Boelaarpark with a lot of new businesses like bars and restaurants popping up.
Demographicsedit
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.[3]
Historyedit
Borgerhout was first mentioned in the year 1214 in an act written by the Duke of Brabant. It was then named 'Borgerholt'.[4]
Etymologyedit
"Borger" likely comes from the old world 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".[5] "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 Borgerhoutedit
Born in Borgerhoutedit
Bachir Boumaaza (born 1980), known by his pseudonym Athene, gaming social activist and internet personality
^"Waarom schrijven we burgemeester en niet burgermeester?". 15 November 2018.
^"Geschiedenis". www.gza.be. Retrieved 28 August 2016.
External linksedit
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Official website
January 01, 1970
borgerhout, dutch, pronunciation, ˈbɔrɣərˌɦʌut, smallest, district, antwerp, belgium, 2021, update, district, houses, inhabitants, independent, municipality, until, january, 1983, postal, area, code, 2140, berchemdistrict, antwerpdistrict, house, flagcoat, arm. Borgerhout Dutch pronunciation ˈbɔrɣerˌɦʌut is the smallest district of Antwerp Belgium As of 2021 update the district houses 45 769 inhabitants on 3 93 km 1 It was an independent municipality until January 1983 The postal area code for Borgerhout is 2140 BerchemDistrict of AntwerpDistrict House of Borgerhout nl FlagCoat of armsLocation of BorgerhoutLocation of Borgerhout in AntwerpBerchemShow map of BelgiumBerchemShow map of Antwerp ProvinceCoordinates 51 13 00 N 4 26 00 E 51 21667 N 4 43333 E 51 21667 4 43333Country BelgiumCommunityFlemish CommunityRegion Flemish RegionProvince AntwerpArrondissementAntwerpMunicipalityAntwerpArea 1 Total3 93 km2 1 52 sq mi Population 2021 1 Total45 769 Density12 000 km2 30 000 sq mi Postal codes2140Area codes03Website 1 Contents 1 Geography 2 Demographics 3 History 4 Etymology 5 People from Borgerhout 5 1 Born in Borgerhout 5 2 Former inhabitants of Borgerhout 6 References 7 External linksGeography editBorgerhout is divided into two parts by a highway and the historical walls 2 The part inside those walls is intra muros meaning within the walls It is built around a big boulevard the Turnhoutsebaan The Turnhoutsebaan is the biggest shopping street offering both food and clothing in both Belgian and foreigner s stores Intra muros is the young and trendy part of Borgerhout with a lot of so called hipster bars although in the last few years extra muros is getting more popular and trendy especially around the Te Boelaarpark with a lot of new businesses like bars and restaurants popping up Demographics editBorgerhout 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 3 History editBorgerhout was first mentioned in the year 1214 in an act written by the Duke of Brabant It was then named Borgerholt 4 Etymology edit Borger likely comes from the old world 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 5 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 editBorn in Borgerhout edit Bachir Boumaaza born 1980 known by his pseudonym Athene gaming social activist and internet personality Guillaume Geefs 1805 1883 sculptor Floris Jespers 1889 1965 painter Nahima Lanjri born 1968 politician Sister Leontine 1923 2012 pioneer of palliative care 6 Milow Jonathan Vandenbroeck born 1981 singer songwriter Andre Nelis 1935 2012 sailor Joris Note born 1949 writer Stan Ockers 1920 1956 cyclist Hugues C Pernath 1931 1975 poet Maria Rosseels 1916 2005 journalist and actor Michel Seuphor 1901 1999 artist Paul van Morckhoven 1910 1990 dramatist and theatre critic Robert Van Straelen born 1934 economist Thomas Vincotte 1850 1925 sculptor Eddy Wauters born 1933 football player Former inhabitants of Borgerhout edit Tom De Cock born 1983 writer and radio DJ Saskia De Coster born 1976 writer Bart Martens born 1969 politician and a member of the SP A Alfred Ost 1884 1945 artist Anne Provoost born 1964 writer Wouter Van Besien born 1972 politician chairman of the ecologist party Groen Tom Van Laere born 1974 musician Erik Van Looy born 1962 film director Rik Van Steenbergen 1924 2003 racing cyclist Carl Verbraeken born 1950 president of the Union of Belgian Composers https nl wikipedia org wiki Reuskens van Borgerhout Gallery nbsp Town hall until 1890 nbsp Reuskens of BorgerhoutReferences edit a b c Bevolking per statistische sector Sector 11002S Statistics Belgium Retrieved 9 May 2022 Kaart van Borgerhout Kaarten van Antwerpen 23 October 2021 Dashboard Borgerhout Waarom schrijven we burgemeester en niet burgermeester 15 November 2018 Geschiedenis www gza be Retrieved 28 August 2016 External links edit nbsp Wikimedia Commons has media related to Borgerhout Official website Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Borgerhout amp oldid 1218230479, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
