Ranst (Dutch pronunciation:[rɑnst]ⓘ) is a municipality in the Belgian province of Antwerp. The municipality comprises the towns of Broechem (townhall), Emblem [nl], Oelegem, and Ranst (postoffice) proper. In 2021, Ranst had a total population of 19,249. The total area is 43.58 km2 (16.83 sq mi).[2]