Country Belgium Region Flemish Region Arrondissement Halle-Vilvoorde Area 20.43 km² Population 10,074 (1 Jan 2006) | Community Flemish Community Province Flemish Brabant Postal codes 1560 Postal code 1560 Local time Monday 6:58 AM | |
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Hoeilaart ( [ˈɦui̯laːrt]) is a municipality in the province of Flemish Brabant, Belgium. The name Hoeilaart is of Gallic-Celtic origin, coming from "Ho-Lar," meaning a high clearing in the woods. Residents are called Hoeilanders or Doenders. The municipality only comprises the town of Hoeilaart proper. On January 1, 2006, Hoeilaart had a total population of 10,074. The total area is 20.43 km² which gives a population density of 493 inhabitants per km². Hoeilaart also sometimes called "The Glass Village" because of the greenhouse grape cultivation that once took place.
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Map of 1560 Hoeilaart, Belgium
The official language is Dutch. Local minorities consist of nationals from many European union-countries, USA and Canada, and from French-speakers.
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