Morkhoven
Morkhoven | |
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Village | |
The Freedom Tilia in Morkhoven (2007) | |
| Coordinates: 51°07′N 4°49′E / 51.117°N 4.817°E | |
| Country | Belgium |
| Region | Flemish Region |
| Province | Antwerp |
| Municipality | Herentals |
| Area | |
• Total | 5.23 km2 (2.02 sq mi) |
| Population (2021) | |
• Total | 2,157 |
| • Density | 410/km2 (1,100/sq mi) |
| Time zone | CET |
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Morkhoven (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈmɔr(ə)kˌɦoːvə(n)]) is a village in the Belgian province of Antwerp belonging to the municipality of Herentals. First documented in 1286, Morkhoven was historically linked to various noble families and was a rural settlement on the periphery of Herentals until it developed road connections with other villages in the 19th century. It has since become a primarily residential area. Morkhoven was incorporated into the municipality of Herentals in 1977.
A local landmark is the Freedom Tilia, believed to have been planted during the Brabant Revolution (1789–1790) or the Belgian Revolution (1830–1831).
As of 2021, the population of Morkhoven was 2,157.