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Oldest Cities in Flanders

Top 100 cities ranked by oldest cities

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Oldest Cities — Flanders

1 Antwerpen 41.6
2 Gent 41.6
3 Brugge 41.6
4 Leuven 41.6
5 Deurne 41.6
6 Hasselt 41.6
7 Aalst 41.6
8 Mechelen 41.6
9 Kortrijk 41.6
10 Ostend 41.6
11 Sint-Niklaas 41.6
12 Genk 41.6
13 Roeselare 41.6
14 Borgerhout 41.6
15 Dendermonde 41.6
16 Beveren 41.6
17 Merksem 41.6
18 Turnhout 41.6
19 Berchem 41.6
20 Lokeren 41.6
21 Wilrijk 41.6
22 Beringen 41.6
23 Dilbeek 41.6
24 Heist-op-den-Berg 41.6
25 Sint-Truiden 41.6
26 Brasschaat 41.6
27 Grimbergen 41.6
28 Vilvoorde 41.6
29 Maasmechelen 41.6
30 Waregem 41.6
31 Ieper 41.6
32 Ninove 41.6
33 Geel 41.6
34 Hoboken 41.6
35 Knokke-Heist 41.6
36 Schoten 41.6
37 Lier 41.6
38 Mol 41.6
39 Sint-Amandsberg 41.6
40 Lommel 41.6
41 Menen 41.6
42 Oudenaarde 41.6
43 Tienen 41.6
44 Evergem 41.6
45 Heusden 41.6
46 Wevelgem 41.6
47 Geraardsbergen 41.6
48 Sint-Pieters-Leeuw 41.6
49 Kessel-Lo 41.6
50 Blauwput 41.6
51 Houthalen 41.6
52 Helchteren 41.6
53 Tongeren 41.6
54 Deinze 41.6
55 Bilzen 41.6
56 Asse 41.6
57 Zaventem 41.6
58 Aarschot 41.6
59 Kapellen 41.6
60 Izegem 41.6
61 Temse 41.6
62 Harelbeke 41.6
63 Herentals 41.6
64 Maaseik 41.6
65 Lanaken 41.6
66 Mortsel 41.6
67 Zottegem 41.6
68 Ronse 41.6
69 Wondelgem 41.6
70 Overijse 41.6
71 Zwevegem 41.6
72 Ekeren 41.6
73 Heverlee 41.6
74 Beersel 41.6
75 Wetteren 41.6
76 Hamme 41.6
77 Willebroek 41.6
78 Westerlo 41.6
79 Diest 41.6
80 Maldegem 41.6
81 Zedelgem 41.6
82 Koksijde 41.6
83 Edegem 41.6
84 Oostkamp 41.6
85 Zemst 41.6
86 Nijlen 41.6
87 Tervuren 41.6
88 Schilde 41.6
89 Kontich 41.6
90 Zele 41.6
91 Bornem 41.6
92 Balen 41.6
93 Zonhoven 41.6
94 Assebroek 41.6
95 Lochristi 41.6
96 Poperinge 41.6
97 Sint-Katelijne-Waver 41.6
98 Sint-Andries 41.6
99 Tielt 41.6
100 Herent 41.6

Cities with the oldest median ages in Flanders often serve as popular retirement destinations or established communities with stable, long-term residents. Antwerpen has a median age of 41.6 years.

Older median ages can indicate strong healthcare systems, quality of life factors that encourage aging in place, or communities that are particularly attractive to retirees. These cities often feature robust healthcare infrastructure and senior services.

Communities with older populations face unique planning challenges including healthcare capacity, accessibility, transportation for non-drivers, and maintaining a tax base as the workforce ages. Many are adapting their infrastructure and services to meet these evolving needs.

Did You Know?

  • 1. Half of Antwerpen's residents are over 41.6 years old.
  • 2. Popular retirement destinations in Florida, Arizona, and the Carolinas dominate this list.
  • 3. Cities with older populations typically have higher rates of homeownership and longer average residency periods.

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