Zonhoven
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| Coordinates: 50°59′N 5°21′E / 50.983°N 5.35°E | |||
| Country | Belgium | ||
| Region | Flemish Region | ||
| Community | Flemish Community | ||
| Province | Limburg | ||
| Arrondissement | Hasselt | ||
| Government | |||
| • Mayor | Johny Deraeve (VLD) | ||
| • Governing party/ies | VLD - CD&V | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 39.34 km2 (15.19 sq mi) | ||
| Population (1 January 2010)[1] | |||
| • Total | 20,570 | ||
| • Density | 520/km2 (1,400/sq mi) | ||
| Postal codes | 3520 | ||
| Area codes | 011 - 089 | ||
| Website | www.zonhoven.be | ||
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Zonhoven is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Limburg near Hasselt. On January 1, 2007 Zonhoven had a total population of 20,060. The total area is 39.34 km² which gives a population density of 506 inhabitants per km².
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[edit] History
On November 18, 1833 the Treaty of Zonhoven was signed in the house named De Franse Kroon between representatives of Holland and Belgium to establish special regulations over the use of the Meuse River by the signatories.
[edit] Notable persons born/raised in Zonhoven
- Jos Vandeloo (b. Zonhoven, 5 September 1925), writer
- Charlotte Timmers (b. Zonhoven, 7 October 1988), actress
- Francesca Vanthielen (b. Eeklo, 24 December 1972), actress, host
- [ Luc Nillis] soccer player
- [Patrick claesen aka Pat Krimson] DJ
- [ Wout wijsmans] Volleybalplayer
- [Roel Paulissen] Mountainbiker
- [ Leah Theys] actress
- Marleen Renders marathonrunner
- Stijn Coninx director
- Koen Buyse frontman of zornik
[edit] Products of Zonhoven
- Http://www.Zonderik.be Beer and much more ... (Luc Van Esch), Beercompany
[edit] References
- ^ Population per municipality on 1 January 2010 (XLS; 221 KB)
[edit] External links
- Official website - Available only in Dutch
- Newssite - Available only in Dutch
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