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{{expand Dutch|Borgerhout|date=October 2012}}
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{{Infobox settlement
{{Infobox settlement
| name = Borgerhout
|name = Berchem
| settlement_type = [[Districts of Antwerp|District]] of [[Antwerp]]
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|settlement_type = [[Districts of Antwerp|District]] of [[Antwerp]]
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|image_skyline = Borgerhout Gemeentehuis2.JPG
| map_caption = District of Borgerhout within the city of Antwerp
|image_caption = {{ill|District House of Borgerhout|nl|Districtshuis van Borgerhout}}
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| subdivision_type3 = Municipality
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| subdivision_name3 = [[Antwerp]]
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|area_total_km2 = 3.93
|population_as_of = 2021
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|population_total = 45,769
|population_density_km2 = auto
|postal_code_type = [[Postal codes in Belgium|Postal codes]]
|postal_code = 2140
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|area_code = 03
|website = [https://www.antwerpen.be/nl/overzicht/district-borgerhout/nieuws]
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'''Borgerhout''' is a [[Districts of Antwerp|district]] in the city of [[Antwerp]] in the [[Flemish Region]] of [[Belgium]]. The district houses 41,614 inhabitants (as of 31 May 2006) reflecting 90 nationalities. It is divided in two by three adjoining traffic arteries (the ''Ring'' highway, the ''Singel'' boulevard, and the main railway Brussels-Amsterdam).


'''Borgerhout''' ({{IPA-nl|ˈbɔrɣərˌɦʌut|-|Nl-Borgerhout.ogg}}) is the smallest [[districts of Antwerp|district]] of [[Antwerp]], [[Belgium]]. {{As of |2021}}, the district houses 45,769 inhabitants on 3,93 km².<ref name="stat"/>
The ''Ring'' highway surrounding Antwerp follows the line of the old city walls which is why the portion of Borgerhout 'within' the ring highway is known as Borgerhout 'intra muros' (within the walls) whereas the portion outside the ring highway is known as Borgerhout 'extra muros' (outside the walls). Population density is lower in the more recently developed 'extra muros' part of the town. The 'inter muros' part of the town is more densely populated and also contains the main shopping street.
It was an independent municipality until January 1983. The postal area code for Borgerhout is 2140.
==Geography==
Borgerhout is divided into two parts by a highway and the historical walls.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.kaartantwerpen.com/borgerhout/ | title=Kaart van Borgerhout – Kaarten van Antwerpen | date=23 October 2021 }}</ref>
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 ==
Local references to this part of the town as "Borgerokko" are believed to derive from the higher proportion of residents from North Africa, many being of [[Morocco|Moroccan]] descent. In 2002, there were widespread riots in Borgerhout after a white Belgian man murdered Mohammed Achrak, an Islamic religious affairs teacher of Moroccan origin. Racial tensions have been brewing in Antwerp—where one in three voters supports the [[Far-right politics|far-right]] [[anti-immigration]] [[Vlaams Belang]]—for years.<ref name=JahJah>{{cite news|last=Osborn|first=Andrew|title='Arab Malcolm X' poised to put a flame to Belgium's powder keg|url=http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2002/dec/01/religion.andrewosborn|accessdate=28 October 2011|newspaper=The Guardian UK|date=1 December 2001}}</ref> In 2011, a smaller riot occurred in the neighborhood after the Moroccan soccer team defeated the Algerian team 4-0.<ref name=Football2011>{{cite news|title='Rioting in Antwerp after Morocco beat Algeria 4-0 in soccer'|url=http://www.deredactie.be/cm/vrtnieuws.english/news/1.1039161|newspaper=De Redactie|date=5-6-2011}}{{dead link|date=March 2015}}</ref> Many residents, however, feel the news coverage of these events has been overblown because of fears of ethnic minorities.<ref>{{cite web|title=Muslims in Antwerp Findings and Recommendations|url=http://www.soros.org/initiatives/home/articles_publications/publications/muslims-antwerp-20110913/e-muslims-antwerp-en-factsheet-20110913.pdf|work=The At Home in Europe Project|publisher=Open Society Foundations|accessdate=28 October 2011}}</ref>
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.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://stadincijfers.antwerpen.be/dashboard/hoofd-dashboard/demografie | title=Dashboard }}</ref>


== People from Borgerhout ==
== History ==


Borgerhout was first mentioned in the year 1214 in an act written by the Duke of Brabant. It was then named 'Borgerholt'.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://inventaris.onroerenderfgoed.be/themas/13664 | title=Borgerhout }}</ref>

== Etymology ==

"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".<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.trouw.nl/cultuur-media/waarom-schrijven-we-burgemeester-en-niet-burgermeester~b67e2c912/ | title=Waarom schrijven we burgemeester en niet burgermeester? | date=15 November 2018 }}</ref> "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 ==
=== Born in Borgerhout ===
=== Born in Borgerhout ===
* [[Bachir Boumaaza]] (born 1980), known by his pseudonym ''Athene'', gaming social activist and internet personality
* [[Bachir Boumaaza]] (born 1980), known by his pseudonym ''Athene'', gaming social activist and internet personality
* [[Guillaume Geefs]] (1805-1883), sculptor
* [[Guillaume Geefs]] (1805–1883), sculptor
* [[Floris Jespers]] (1889-1965), painter
* [[Floris Jespers]] (1889–1965), painter
* [[Nahima Lanjri]] (born 1968), politician
* [[Nahima Lanjri]] (born 1968), politician
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* [[Sister Leontine]] (1923–2012), pioneer of palliative care<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.gza.be/over-gza/geschiedenis/|title=Geschiedenis|website=www.gza.be|access-date=2016-08-28}}</ref>
* [[Paul Lebeau]] (1908-1982), academic
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* [[Sister Leontine]] (1923-2012), pioneer of palliative care<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.gza.be/over-gza/geschiedenis/|title=Geschiedenis|website=www.gza.be|access-date=2016-08-28}}</ref>
* [[Milow]] (Jonathan Vandenbroeck) (born 1981), singer-songwriter
* [[Milow]] (Jonathan Vandenbroeck) (born 1981), singer-songwriter
* [[André Nelis]] (1935-2012), sailer
* [[André Nelis]] (1935–2012), sailor
* [[Joris Note]] (born 1949), writer
* [[Joris Note]] (born 1949), writer
* [[Stan Ockers]] (1920-1956), cyclist
* [[Stan Ockers]] (1920–1956), cyclist
* [[Hugues C. Pernath]] (1931-1975), poet
* [[Hugues C. Pernath]] (1931–1975), poet
* [[Maria Rosseels]] (1916-2005), journalist and actor
* [[Maria Rosseels]] (1916–2005), journalist and actor
* [[Michel Seuphor]] (1901-1999), artist
* [[Michel Seuphor]] (1901–1999), artist
* [[Paul van Morckhoven]] (1910–1990), dramatist and theatre critic
* [[Robert Van Straelen]] (born 1934), economist
* [[Robert Van Straelen]] (born 1934), economist
* [[Thomas Vinçotte]] (1850-1925), sculptor
* [[Thomas Vinçotte]] (1850–1925), sculptor
* [[Eddy Wauters]] (born 1933), soccer player
* [[Eddy Wauters]] (born 1933), football player


=== (Former) inhabitants of Borgerhout ===
=== (Former) inhabitants of Borgerhout ===
* [[Tom De Cock]] (born 1983), writer and radio–dj
* [[Tom De Cock]] (born 1983), writer and radio–DJ
* [[Saskia De Coster]] (born 1976), writer
* [[Saskia De Coster]] (born 1976), writer
* [[Bart Martens]] (born 1969), politician and a member of the [[SP.A]]
* [[Bart Martens]] (born 1969), politician and a member of the [[SP.A]]
* [[Alfred Ost]], (1884-1945), artist
* [[Alfred Ost]], (1884–1945), artist
* [[Anne Provoost]] (born 1964), writer
* [[Anne Provoost]] (born 1964), writer
* [[Wouter Van Besien]] (born 1972), politician, chairman of the ecologist party [[Groen!]]
* [[Wouter Van Besien]] (born 1972), politician, chairman of the ecologist party [[Groen!]]
* [[Admiral Freebee|Tom Van Laere]] (born 1974), musician
* [[Admiral Freebee|Tom Van Laere]] (born 1974), musician
* [[Erik Van Looy]] (born 1962), film director
* [[Erik Van Looy]] (born 1962), film director
* [[Rik Van Steenbergen]] (1924-2003), racing cyclist
* [[Rik Van Steenbergen]] (1924–2003), racing cyclist
* [[Carl Verbraeken]] (born 1950), president of the [[Union of Belgian Composers]]
* [[Carl Verbraeken]] (born 1950), president of the [[Union of Belgian Composers]]


[[:nl:Reuskens van Borgerhout|https://nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reuskens van Borgerhout]]==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:Borgerhout Gemeentehuis2.JPG|Borgerhout: "districtshuis"
File:Borgerhout Reuzenhuis.JPG|Town hall until 1890
File:Borgerhout Reuzenhuis.JPG|Town hall until 1890
File:Reuskens.jpg|Reuskens of Borgerhout
File:Reuskens.jpg|Reuskens of Borgerhout
</gallery>
</gallery>


==References==
== References ==
{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}


==External links==
== External links ==
{{Commons category|Borgerhout}}
{{Commons category|Borgerhout}}
* {{Official website|http://borgerhout.antwerpen.be }}
* {{Official website|http://borgerhout.antwerpen.be }}


{{Districts of Antwerp}}
{{Populated places in Antwerp}}
{{Authority control}}

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[[Category:Districts of Antwerp]]
[[Category:Districts of Antwerp]]
[[Category:Populated places in Antwerp (province)]]
[[Category:Former municipalities of Antwerp Province]]
[[Category:Populated places in Belgium]]


{{Antwerp-geo-stub}}

Latest revision as of 14:25, 10 April 2024

Berchem
District of Antwerp
District House of Borgerhout [nl]
District House of Borgerhout [nl]
Flag of Berchem
Flag
Coat of arms of Berchem
Coat of arms
Location of Borgerhout
Map
Location of Borgerhout in Antwerp
Location of Borgerhout in Antwerp
Berchem is located in Belgium
Berchem
Berchem
Berchem is located in Antwerp Province
Berchem
Berchem
Coordinates: 51°13′00″N 4°26′00″E / 51.21667°N 4.43333°E / 51.21667; 4.43333
Country Belgium
Community Flemish Community
Region Flemish Region
Province Antwerp
ArrondissementAntwerp
MunicipalityAntwerp
Area
[1]
 • Total3.93 km2 (1.52 sq mi)
Population
 (2021)[1]
 • Total45,769
 • Density12,000/km2 (30,000/sq mi)
Postal codes
2140
Area codes03
Website[1]

Borgerhout (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈbɔrɣərˌɦʌut] ⓘ) is the smallest district of Antwerp, Belgium. As of 2021, 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.

Geography[edit]

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.

Demographics[edit]

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]

History[edit]

Borgerhout 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[edit]

Born in Borgerhout[edit]

(Former) inhabitants of Borgerhout[edit]

https://nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reuskens van Borgerhout==Gallery==

  • Town hall until 1890
    Town hall until 1890
  • Reuskens of Borgerhout
    Reuskens of Borgerhout

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c "Bevolking per statistische sector - Sector 11002S". Statistics Belgium. Retrieved 9 May 2022.
  2. ^ "Kaart van Borgerhout – Kaarten van Antwerpen". 23 October 2021.
  3. ^ "Dashboard".
  4. ^ "Borgerhout".
  5. ^ "Waarom schrijven we burgemeester en niet burgermeester?". 15 November 2018.
  6. ^ "Geschiedenis". www.gza.be. Retrieved 28 August 2016.

External links[edit]

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