Kontich facts for kids
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Kontich
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 Kontich
Location in Belgium
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| Country | Belgium | ||
| Community | Flemish Community | ||
| Region | Flemish Region | ||
| Province | Antwerp | ||
| Arrondissement | Antwerp | ||
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| • Total | 23.67 km2 (9.14 sq mi) | ||
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| Postal codes |
2550
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| Area codes | 03, 015 | ||
| Website | www.kontich.be | ||
Kontich is a town in Belgium. It is located in the province of Antwerp. Kontich is a municipality, which means it's like a local government area.
In 2021, about 21,260 people lived in Kontich. The total area of the town is about 23.67 square kilometers.
Kontich is made up of three main parts: Kontich Centrum, Waarloos, and Kontich Kazerne.
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About Kontich
What is Kontich Like?
Kontich is a municipality in the Antwerp province of Belgium. The town has three main areas. These are Kontich Centrum, Waarloos, and Kontich Kazerne.
Kontich Kazerne
Kontich Kazerne has a big industrial area. It also has a train station. This station is on the train line that connects the cities of Antwerp and Mechelen. The name "Kazerne" means "barracks" in Dutch. This part of Kontich was named after military barracks that used to be there. However, these barracks are now closed.
Kontich Centrum
Kontich Centrum is the main part of the town. This is where you will find the town center.
Where the Name Comes From
The name "Kontich" comes from an old Latin word, condacum. This word means "where two streams meet".
Getting Around Kontich
The E19 highway passes through Kontich. This important road connects the big cities of Antwerp and Brussels.
Well-Known People from Kontich
Many interesting people have come from Kontich. Here are a few:
- Marthe De Pillecyn: A singer born in 1996.
- Timo Descamps: An actor born in 1976.
- Martinus Dom: He was the first abbot of a special monastery called the Trappist abbey of Westmalle. He lived from 1791 to 1873.
- Benedict Neefs: An Abbot of Hemiksem, who lived from 1741 to 1790.
- Matz Sels: A professional football player born in 1992.
- Albert Thys: A painter who lived from 1894 to 1976.
- Yasmine: A singer who lived from 1972 to 2009.
- Bart De Wever: A politician born in 1970.
Gallery
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Sint-Martinuskerk, a church in Kontich.
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The former town hall of Kontich.
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A postcard from around 1900 showing "Chaussée de Malines, Mechelsesteenweg".
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The municipal church Sint-Michiel in Waarloos.
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The building of the former De Sleutel Brewery.
