Province of Antwerp

The Province of Antwerp covers 2,876 square kilometers in northern Belgium, featuring the major seaport city of Antwerp and three administrative districts: Antwerp, Mechelen, and Turnhout.

The region transformed from medieval pagi territories to the Margraviate of Antwerp in 974, later becoming part of the Duchy of Brabant through Godfrey I of Leuven in 1106.

The Dutch-speaking province maintains strong Flemish traditions across its municipalities, with Roman Catholic influence evident in religious buildings and local celebrations throughout the region.

The provincial territory connects to neighboring regions through an extensive network of waterways, including the Scheldt River system, alongside modern road and rail infrastructure.

The province houses Europe's second-largest seaport and processes a significant portion of global diamond trade through specialized facilities in the city of Antwerp.

Location: Flemish Region

Capital city: Antwerp

Elevation above the sea: 14 m

Operator: Provincie Antwerpen

Part of: Flanders

Shares border with: Zeeland, North Brabant, East Flanders, Flemish Brabant, Limburg

Website: https://provincieantwerpen.be

GPS coordinates: 51.21667,4.41667

Latest update: May 27, 2025 17:30