Kontich
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  Kontich Location in Belgium
Location of Kontich in the province of Antwerp  | |
| Coordinates: 51°08′N 04°27′E / 51.133°N 4.450°E | |
| Country | Belgium |
| Community | Flemish Community |
| Region | Flemish Region |
| Province |  Antwerp |
| Arrondissement | Antwerp |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Bart Seldeslachts (N-VA) |
| • Governing party/ies | N-VA, Open Vld |
| Area | |
• Total | 23.8 km2 (9.2 sq mi) |
| Population (2020-01-01)[1] | |
• Total | 21,203 |
| • Density | 890/km2 (2,300/sq mi) |
| Postal codes | 2550 |
| NIS code | 11024 |
| Area codes | 03, 015 |
| Website | www.kontich.be |
Kontich (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈkɔntɪx], old spelling: Contich) is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Antwerp. The municipality comprises the towns of Kontich proper and Waarloos. In 2021, Kontich had a total population of 21,260. The total area is 23.67 km3.[2]
Kontich exists of three parts: Kontich Centrum, Waarloos and Kontich Kazerne. Kontich Kazerne has a big industrial center and a train station on the line between Antwerp and Mechelen. The barracks (kazerne in Dutch) which gave the name to the settlement have closed however.
The Centrum part of Kontich has the town center.
The E19 highway between Antwerp and Brussels passes through Kontich.
"Kontich" comes from the Latin word condacum which means confluence of 2 streams.
Famous inhabitants
[edit]- Marthe De Pillecyn, singer (b. 1996)
- Timo Descamps, actor (b. 1976)
- Martinus Dom, first abbot of the Trappist abbey of Westmalle (1791–1873)
- Benedict Neefs, Abbot of Hemiksem (1741–1790)
- Matz Sels, footballer (b. 1992)
- Albert Thys, painter (1894–1976)
- Yasmine, singer (1972–2009)
- Bart De Wever, politician (b. 1970)
Gastronomy
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Kontich is home to several notable restaurants that have garnered recognition in national and international culinary guides.
Fortuin, a contemporary brasserie, was named "Brasserie of the Year 2022" by Gault&Millau Belgium, receiving a score of 13.5 out of 20. Led by chef Stijn Rotthier, Fortuin offers a refined take on classic Belgian cuisine, featuring dishes such as homemade shrimp croquettes and eel in green sauce.[3][4]
Condacum is a restaurant named after the Latin designation of Kontich. It offers a menu inspired by both classic and modern Belgian influences, emphasizing fresh ingredients and a curated wine selection.[5]
Vintage is a fine dining restaurant that was featured in the Michelin Guide for several years and held a Michelin star until 2023. The restaurant is known for its modern cuisine and elegant setting.[6]
Gallery
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Former town hall -
Postcard picturing
"Chaussée de Malines, Mechelsesteenweg"
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Municipal church Sint-Michiel in Waarloos -
Former De Sleutel Brewery
References
[edit]- ^ "Bevolking per gemeente op 1 januari 2020". Statbel.
- ^ "Bevolking per statistische sector - Sector 12034". Statistics Belgium. Retrieved 10 May 2022.
- ^ "Restaurant Fortuin — Gault&Millau Belgium". Retrieved 23 May 2025.
- ^ "Fortuin in Kontich, brasserie van het jaar volgens Gault&Millau". Retrieved 23 May 2025.
- ^ "Condacum". Retrieved 23 May 2025.
- ^ "Vintage – Kontich - a MICHELIN Guide Restaurant". Retrieved 23 May 2025.
External links
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Media related to Kontich at Wikimedia Commons- (in Dutch) Official website
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