Tongerlo
Tongerlo | |
|---|---|
Village | |
Tongerlo Abbey | |
| 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) | |
• 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. Tongerlo is best known for Tongerlo Abbey founded in 1128 which became one of the most important abbeys of Belgium.