Herent

Herent
Location of Herent in Flemish Brabant
Interactive map of Herent
Herent
Location in Belgium
Coordinates: 50°54′N 04°40′E / 50.900°N 4.667°E / 50.900; 4.667
CountryBelgium
CommunityFlemish Community
RegionFlemish Region
ProvinceFlemish Brabant
ArrondissementLeuven
Government
 • MayorLuk Draye (Pact 3020)
 • Governing partyPact3020 (Groen–Vooruit coalition) CD&V+
Area
 • Total
32.74 km2 (12.64 sq mi)
Population
 (2018-01-01)
 • Total
21,632
 • Density660.7/km2 (1,711/sq mi)
Postal codes
3020
NIS code
24038
Area codes016, 02
Websitewww.herent.be

Herent (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈɦeːrənt]) is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Flemish Brabant. The municipality comprises the villages and former municipalities of Herent proper, Veltem-Beisem and Winksele. On January 1, 2025, Herent had a total population of 23,081. The total area is 32.73 km² resulting in a population density of 705,08 inhabitants per km². The current mayor (as of 2024) is Luk Draye (Pact3020).