Turnhout is a Belgian municipality and city situated in the Flemish province of Antwerp. The municipality consists exclusively of the city of Turnhout proper, covering a total area of 56.06 km2. As of 2021, the city had a population of 45,874, while the surrounding agglomeration is significantly larger with 81,473 inhabitants.
The city serves as the capital of the administrative district of Turnhout and is frequently promoted by its council as the "capital of the Campine area." It is notably recognized for its playing card industry, housing the headquarters of Cartamundi, which is the world's largest manufacturer of playing cards.