Herentals is a city in the province of Antwerp. The municipality comprises the city of Herentals proper and the towns of Morkhoven and Noorderwijk. On January 1, 2006 Herentals had a total population of 26,071. The total area is 48.56 km² which gives a population density of 537 inhabitants per km². Saint Waltrude is the patron saint of the city.