Bonheiden facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Bonheiden
Municipality
Flag Coat of arms
Bonheiden Location in Belgium
Country	Belgium
Community	Flemish Community
Region	Flemish Region
Province	Antwerp
Arrondissement	Mechelen
Area
• Total	29.27 km2 (11.30 sq mi)
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Postal codes	2820
Area codes	015
Website	www.bonheiden.be

Bonheiden is a lovely town, also called a municipality, located in Belgium. It is part of the Antwerp province in Belgium. The municipality includes the main town of Bonheiden and another town called Rijmenam.

In 2021, about 15,177 people lived in Bonheiden. The total area of the municipality is around 29.27 square kilometers (about 11.30 square miles). It's a peaceful place with a mix of nature and community life.

Famous People from Bonheiden

Many interesting people have come from Bonheiden. Here are a few:

• John Cordier (1942–2002): He was the person who started a company called Telindus.
• Luc Van Den Brande (1945): He is a well-known politician from Flanders, a region in Belgium.
• Wouter Van Besien (1972): Another Flemish politician who has been active in public life.
• Kurt Mollekens (1973): A professional racing driver who competed in various races.
• Sven Nys (1976): He is a very famous cyclo-cross rider. This is a type of bicycle racing.
• Inge Vervotte (1977): A Belgian politician who has held important roles.
• Dave McCullen (1977): A Belgian deejay, known for his music.
• Niels Albert (1986): Another talented cyclo-cross rider, like Sven Nys.
• Sofie Van Houtven (1987): A skilled footballer.
• Koen Casteels (1992): A professional footballer, often playing as a goalkeeper.
• Lisa Vaelen (2004): A young and talented Belgian gymnast.

See also

In Spanish: Bonheiden para niños