Arendonk
Arendonk (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈaːrəndɔŋk]) is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Antwerp. The municipality comprises only the town of Arendonk proper. On January 1, 2016 Arendonk had a total population of 13,142. The total area is 55.38 km² which gives a population density of 237 inhabitants per km².
Arendonk | |
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  Arendonk Location in Belgium
Location of Arendonk in the province of Antwerp  | |
| Coordinates: 51°19′N 05°05′E | |
| Country | Belgium |
| Community | Flemish Community |
| Region | Flemish Region |
| Province | Antwerp |
| Arrondissement | Turnhout |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Nest Buijs (CD&V) |
| • Governing party/ies | CD&V, sp.a |
| Area | |
| • Total | 55.38 km2 (21.38 sq mi) |
| Population (2018-01-01)[1] | |
| • Total | 13,281 |
| • Density | 240/km2 (620/sq mi) |
| Postal codes | 2370 |
| Area codes | 014 |
| Website | www.arendonk.be |
The spoken language is Kempenlands (an East Brabantian dialect, which is very similar to colloquial Dutch).[2]
Nickname
The nickname for a person living in Arendonk is "Telowerelè'er" meaning dish-licker. A statue personating the nickname is located in proximity of the Toremansmolen windmill, another attraction. The mill is still operational and can be visited regularly. The mayor of this city is called Kristof Hendrickx.
Famous inhabitants
- Rik Van Steenbergen, thrice World Cycling Champion
- René Mertens, cyclist in the 1948 Tour de France[3]
- Karel Meulemans, one of the best pigeonfanciers worldwide
- Janssen Brothers of Schoolstraat, Arendonk - The most famous pigeon fanciers in the World.[4]
Image gallery
OLV Church Arendonk
Rik Van Steenbergen
Telowerelè'er and Toremansmolen
Arendonk's Academy of art located in a former cigar factory of "Karel I sigaren"
See also
References
- "Wettelijke Bevolking per gemeente op 1 januari 2018". Statbel. Retrieved 9 March 2019.
- Jos & Cor Swanenberg: Taal in stad en land: Oost-Brabants, ISBN 9012090105
- "35ème Tour de France 1948" (in French). Memoire du cyclisme. Archived from the original on 1 March 2012. Retrieved 6 March 2015.
- Het Nieuwsblad: "Grootste duivenmelker aller tijden overleden: Arendonk treurt om Louis Janssen"
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- Official website - Available only in Dutch
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