What Are People From Antwerp Called?

Name: Antwerp
Address: Western Europe, Belgium

Western Europe, Belgium

Belgium

People from Antwerp are called:

People from Antwerp are called Antwerpian.

Demonym:

Antwerpian

Pronunciation:

/ˈæntwɜːrpiən/

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About Antwerp

Second largest city in Belgium and major port city on the River Scheldt.
World's diamond capital, handling over 80% of the world's rough diamonds.
Important center for fashion, with the Royal Academy of Fine Arts and influential designers.
Historic city known for baroque architecture, including works by Peter Paul Rubens.
Major cultural center with numerous museums, galleries, and the historic Grote Markt.

Quick Facts

Population:: 536,079 (2024 est.)
Country:: Belgium
Region:: Western Europe

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Etymology & Origin

Possibly from Dutch 'aan de werpe', meaning 'at the wharf', or from a legend about a giant's hand being thrown into the river.

Nearby Places

Other places in the region and their demonyms

Brussels

45 km south

People are called:

Bruxellois

Rotterdam

87 km north

People are called:

Rotterdammer

Amsterdam

153 km north

People are called:

Amsterdammer

Quick Facts

Population:: 536,079 (2024 est.)
Country:: Belgium
Region:: Western Europe

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