Lichtaart
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"Lichtaart" redirects here. For the Dutch Town, see Lichtaard.
| Lichtaart | |
|---|---|
| Village | |
  Lichtaart | |
| Coordinates: 51°13′N 4°55′E / 51.217°N 4.917°E | |
| Area | |
| • Total | 25 km2 (10 sq mi) |
| Population (1976) | |
| • Total | 4,229 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 |
| Postal code | 2460 |
Lichtaart is a village in Belgium, in the province of Antwerp and municipality of Kasterlee. The village is situated near the town, Antwerp. Lichtaart bordered by the Rivers, Nete and Kaliebeek. In 1977, Lichtaart had an area of 25 km ² and had 4229 inhabitants. Lichtaart is notable for the theme park, Bobbejaanland and the folk singer, Bobbejaan Schoepen.
Demographics
Growth of Population
19th Century
| Year | 1806 | 1816 | 1830 | 1846 | 1856 | 1866 | 1876 | 1880 | 1890 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1394 | 1338 | 1475 | 1572 | 1597 | 1646 | 1631 | 1607 | 1683 |
| Note: census results on 31/12 | |||||||||
20th Century to Local Refurbishment
| Year | 1900 | 1910 | 1920 | 1930 | 1947 | 1961 | 1970 | 1976 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1702 | 1810 | 1851 | 2197 | 2517 | 3352 | 3773 | 4229 | |
| Note: census results on 31/12/1970 to 12/31/1976 | |||||||||
Landmarks
- The neo-Romanesque church (1864) in the village has a large, gothic tower (16th century) and a bell housing from the 17th century.
- Bobbejaanland, Theme Park
Famous Residents
- Bobbejaan Schoepen
- Frans Depeuter
References
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