Zonhoven

Zonhoven (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈzɔnɦoːvə(n)]; Limburgish: Zoneve) is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Limburg near Hasselt. On January 1, 2018, Zonhoven had a total population of 21,214. The total area is 39.34 km2 which gives a population density of 506 inhabitants per km2.

Zonhoven
Former town hall of Zonhoven
Location of Zonhoven
Zonhoven
Location in Belgium
Location of Zonhoven in Limburg
Coordinates: 50°59′N 5°21′E
Country Belgium
CommunityFlemish Community
RegionFlemish Region
ProvinceLimburg
ArrondissementHasselt
Government
  MayorJohny De Raeve (Open Vld)
  Governing party/iesOpen Vld
Area
  Total39.67 km2 (15.32 sq mi)
Population
 (2018-01-01)
  Total21,214
  Density530/km2 (1,400/sq mi)
Postal codes
3520
NIS code
71066
Area codes011 - 089
Websitewww.zonhoven.be

The municipality includes the hamlets Halveweg, Termolen, and Terdonk.

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