Ternat (Dutch pronunciation: [tɛrˈnɑt]) is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Flemish Brabant. The municipality comprises the villages of Sint-Katherina-Lombeek, Ternat proper and Wambeek. It is also situated in the Pajottenland. On January 1, 2018 Ternat had a total population of 15.481. The total area is 24.48 km² which gives a population density of 597 inhabitants per km².
The village of Ternat is the site of a medieval sandstone church and the 12th-century Kruikenburg Castle, extensively remodelled in the 17th century. The local authority offices are housed in an 18th-century mansion.


The name Ternat is derived from the Celtic word for 'summit'. The village was first mentioned in a document dating from 1046. In 1295, the castle and lordship of Ternat were purchased by John I, Duke of Brabant. It remained with the Duchy until 1794 when it became part of France during French Revolutionary Wars. After 1815 it became part of Belgium following its independence from the Netherlands under King William I (1772–1843).

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