Lichtaart

For the Dutch Town, see Lichtaard.
Lichtaart
Village
Lichtaart

Location of Lichtaart within Belgium.

Coordinates: 51°13′29″N 4°55′13″E / 51.22472°N 4.92028°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
YearPop.±%
18061,394    
1816 1,338−4.0%
1830 1,475+10.2%
1846 1,572+6.6%
1856 1,597+1.6%
1866 1,646+3.1%
1876 1,631−0.9%
1880 1,607−1.5%
18901,683+4.7%
Note: census results on 31/12

20th Century to Local Refurbishment
YearPop.±%
19001,702    
1910 1,810+6.3%
1920 1,851+2.3%
1930 2,197+18.7%
1947 2,517+14.6%
1961 3,352+33.2%
1970 3,773+12.6%
19764,229+12.1%
Note: census results on 31/12/1970 to 12/31/1976

Landmarks

Famous Residents

References