Hove (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈɦoːvə]) is a municipality (gemeente) located in the Belgian province of Antwerp. The municipality only comprises the town of Hove proper. On January 1, 2006, Hove had a total population of 8,307. The total area is 5.99 km2 which gives a population density of 1,388 inhabitants per km2.
The municipality lies approximately 9 kilometres (5.6 mi) from the city of Antwerp, the capital of the province. It is a small community, and is said to be one of the most expensive areas in Belgium. Many people pay large sums of money to live there because it is one of the safest places in Belgium. As a consequence Hove ranks 5th on the list of Belgian municipalities by average annual income per capita in 2019.


The municipality is mostly known for its beach and the seaside resort of De Haan, which lies on the coast. The town centre itself has many historic buildings and monuments dating from medieval times to present day. Hove is also a popular place for people who want to live in a quiet area but not too far away from Antwerp or Bruges (Brugge).

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