Tongerlo
Village in Flemish Region / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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]
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Tongerlo | |
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Village | |
Coordinates: 51.1092°N 4.9150°E / 51.1092; 4.9150 | |
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 |
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