Lichtaart

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.

Lichtaart
Village
Lichtaart Location of Lichtaart within Belgium.
Coordinates: 51°13′29″N 4°55′13″E
Area
• Total	25 km^2 (10 sq mi)
Population  (1976)
• Total	4,229
Time zone	UTC+1
Postal code	2460

Demographics

Growth of Population

19th Century Year Pop. ±% 1806 1,394 —     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% 1890 1,683 +4.7% Note: census results on 31/12

20th Century to Local Refurbishment Year Pop. ±% 1900 1,702 —     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% 1976 4,229 +12.1% 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
• Louis Croenen

References