Koningshooikt
Koningshooikt is a village that since 1977 forms a municipality with Lier in the Belgian province of Antwerp. In the local dialect Koningshooikt is often called Jut or Koningsjut. Koningshooikt was founded on 1 January 1822, when the village Koningsbossen (also known as Koningsbos or 's-Herenbos) were united with quarters Hooikt and Hazendonk, the latter separated from the village Berlaar.
Koningshooikt | |
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Village | |
St John the Evangelist Church | |
Koningshooikt Location in Belgium | |
| Coordinates: 51°06′N 4°36′E | |
| Country | Belgium |
| Region | Flemish Region |
| Province | Antwerp |
| Municipality | Lier, Belgium |
| Area | |
| • Total | 16.63 km2 (6.42 sq mi) |
| Population (2021) | |
| • Total | 4,243 |
| • Density | 260/km2 (660/sq mi) |
| Time zone | CET |
The village is known because of the bus manufacturer Van Hool, the sound recording studio Motormusic Studios and the motorhome constructor Motorhomes Konings.
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