Antwerp sits in northern Belgium within the Flemish Region, along the banks of the Scheldt River not far from the Dutch border. It lies north of Brussels, with Mechelen to the south and Breda in the Netherlands to the north.
Location Map of Antwerp, Belgium
About Map: The map showing location of Antwerp in Belgium.
Where is Antwerp Located?
Antwerp sits in northern Belgium within the Flemish Region, along the banks of the Scheldt River not far from the Dutch border. It lies north of Brussels, with Mechelen to the south and Breda in the Netherlands to the north.
The city covers about 204.5 square kilometers (79.0 square miles) and has a population of roughly 535,000 residents. Population: 535,000 (Census 2023).
Antwerp blends a busy port atmosphere with historic streets and a strong fashion scene. Visitors often head to Antwerp Central Station, Cathedral of Our Lady, Grote Markt, MAS Museum, Antwerp Zoo, and the Scheldt riverfront.
Antwerp Facts
| Country | Belgium |
| Province/State | Antwerp |
| County | N/A |
| Settlement Type | City |
| Region | Flemish Region |
| Population | 535,000 (2023) |
| Area | 204.5 sq km |
| Time Zone | CET |
| Postal Code | 2000–2660 |
| Dialing Code | +32 |
| Major Roads | E19, E34, R1 |
| Nearest Airport | Antwerp International Airport |
| Nearest Major Cities | Brussels, Rotterdam |
| Famous For | Port, diamonds, fashion |
| Main Attractions | Cathedral, MAS, Zoo |
| Transport | Rail, tram, port |
| Official Language | Dutch |
| Currency | Euro |
Distance from Antwerp to Major Cities in Belgium
- Antwerp to Brussels - 27 mi (44 km)
- Antwerp to Ghent - 37 mi (60 km)
- Antwerp to Bruges - 57 mi (92 km)
- Antwerp to Leuven - 31 mi (50 km)
- Antwerp to Mechelen - 16 mi (26 km)
- Antwerp to Aalst - 37 mi (60 km)
- Antwerp to Sint-Niklaas - 15 mi (24 km)
- Antwerp to Dendermonde - 25 mi (40 km)
- Antwerp to Kortrijk - 68 mi (110 km)
- Antwerp to Ostend - 75 mi (120 km)
- Antwerp to Hasselt - 45 mi (72 km)
- Antwerp to Genk - 50 mi (80 km)
- Antwerp to Namur - 56 mi (90 km)
- Antwerp to Liège - 62 mi (100 km)
- Antwerp to Charleroi - 62 mi (100 km)
- Antwerp to Mons - 62 mi (100 km)
- Antwerp to Tournai - 68 mi (110 km)
- Antwerp to Turnhout - 26 mi (42 km)
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