Tongerlo | |
|---|---|
Village | |
 Tongerlo Abbey | |
  Tongerlo Location in Belgium | |
| Coordinates: 51°06′33″N 4°54′54″E / 51.1092°N 4.9150°E | |
| Country |  Belgium |
| Region | Flemish Region |
| Province | Antwerp |
| Municipality | Westerlo |
| Area | |
| • Total | 20.41 km2 (7.88 sq mi) |
| Population (2021)[1] | |
| • Total | 7,506 |
| • Density | 370/km2 (950/sq mi) |
| Time zone | CET |
Tongerlo is a village and deelgemeente (sub-municipality) of the municipality of Westerlo in the province of Antwerp, Belgium. The village is located about 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) south-east of the city of Herentals.[2] Tongerlo is best known for Tongerlo Abbey founded in 1128 which became one of the most important abbeys of Belgium.[3][4]
- ^ a b "Bevolking per statistische sector – Sector 13049B". Statistics Belgium. Retrieved 11 May 2022.
Including Oosterwijk
- ^ "Distance Tongerlo, Westerlo, BEL -> Herentals, BEL". Distance (in Dutch). Retrieved 11 May 2022.
- ^ "Abbey of Tongerloo". Catholic Encyclopedia. Retrieved 11 May 2022.
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