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 | 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% |
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| 1876 | 1,631 | −0.9% |
|---|
| 1880 | 1,607 | −1.5% |
|---|
| 1890 | 1,683 | +4.7% |
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| 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% |
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| 1947 | 2,517 | +14.6% |
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| 1961 | 3,352 | +33.2% |
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| 1970 | 3,773 | +12.6% |
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| 1976 | 4,229 | +12.1% |
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| Note: census results on 31/12/1970 to 31/12/1976 |
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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