Ranst | |
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Coordinates: 51°12′N 04°33′E / 51.200°N 4.550°E | |
Country | Belgium |
Community | Flemish Community |
Region | Flemish Region |
Province | Antwerp |
Arrondissement | Antwerp |
Government | |
• Mayor | Johan de Ryck (N-VA) |
• Governing party/ies | N-VA, Groen |
Area | |
• Total | 43.67 km2 (16.86 sq mi) |
Population (2020-01-01)[1] | |
• Total | 19,187 |
• Density | 440/km2 (1,100/sq mi) |
Postal codes | 2520 |
NIS code | 11035 |
Area codes | 03 |
Website | www.ranst.be |
Ranst (Dutch pronunciation: [rɑnst] ) is a municipality in the Belgian province of Antwerp. The municipality comprises the towns of Broechem (townhall), Emblem , Oelegem, and Ranst (postoffice) proper. In 2021, Ranst had a total population of 19,249. The total area is 43.58 km2 (16.83 sq mi).[2]