Lichtaart

Not to be confused with Lichtaard.

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
Our Lady Church
Lichtaart Location in Belgium
Coordinates: 51°13′29″N 4°55′13″E
Country	Belgium
Region	Flemish Region
Province	Antwerp
Municipality	Kasterlee
Area
• Total	25.28 km2 (9.76 sq mi)
Population  (2021)
• Total	6,373
• Density	250/km2 (650/sq mi)
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 31/12/1976

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