Zonhoven
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Zonhoven is a municipality in the Belgian province of Limburg, situated north of Hasselt. Archaeological findings indicate habitation dating back to 11,000 BCE. The name 'Zonhoven' relates to the Zonderikbeek stream, not the sun, despite local interpretations.
Statistics
Area
39.34 km²
Population
21,237