Torhout, Belgium
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Location of Torhout in West Flanders
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| Coordinates: 51°03′N 03°06′E / 51.050°N 3.100°ECoordinates: 51°03′N 03°06′E / 51.050°N 3.100°E | |||
| Country | Belgium | ||
| Community | Flemish Community | ||
| Region | Flemish Region | ||
| Province | West Flanders | ||
| Arrondissement | Bruges | ||
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| • Mayor | Hilde Crevits (CD&V) | ||
| • Governing party/ies | CD&V | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 45.23 km2 (17.46 sq mi) | ||
| Population (1 January 2016) | |||
| • Total | 20,486 | ||
| • Density | 450/km2 (1,200/sq mi) | ||
| Postal codes | 8820 | ||
| Area codes | 050 | ||
| Website | www.torhout.be | ||
Torhout (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈtɔrɦʌu̯t]) (West Flemish: Toeroet) is a municipality located in the Belgian province of West Flanders. The municipality comprises the city of Torhout proper, the villages of Wijnendale and Sint-Henricus, and the hamlet of De Driekoningen. On January 1, 2012, Torhout had a total population of 20,149. The total area is 45.23 km² which gives a population density of 445 inhabitants per km².
Torhout-Werchter was until 1999 one of the largest annual pop festivals in Europe. Efforts were made to have a world music festival in Torhout after Torhout Werchter became Rock Werchter, held in Werchter only.
The main club of the city is Torhout 1992 KM.
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