Arkel

Arkel is a town in the province of South Holland, Netherlands. A part of the municipality of Molenlanden, it lies about 3 km north of Gorinchem. Arkel is a former municipality; in 1986 it became part of Giessenlanden.[1]

Arkel
Windmill in Arkel
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The village (dark green) and the statistical district (light green) of Arkel in the municipality of Giessenlanden.
Coordinates: 51°51′50″N 4°59′40″E
CountryNetherlands
ProvinceSouth Holland
MunicipalityMolenlanden
Population
 (2017)
  Total3,445
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)

In 2017, the village of Arkel had 3.445 inhabitants. The built-up area of the village was 0.42 km² and contained 1.125 residences.[2] The statistical area "Arkel", which also includes the surrounding countryside, has a population of around 3220.[3] Though there are little places of cultural interest in Arkel, there is a 19th-century domed church and a 19th-century windmill. It is a birthplace of Frenkie de Jong who plays for Barça.

History

Although nowadays a modest village, in the Middle Ages it was the origin of the renowned Lords of Arkel, who owned considerable territories including the town of Gorinchem.

Transportation

Arkel is served by Arkel railway station. It is located north of the town.

References

  1. Ad van der Meer and Onno Boonstra, Repertorium van Nederlandse gemeenten, KNAW, 2011.
  2. Statistics Netherlands (CBS), Bevolkingskernen in Nederland 2001 Archived March 19, 2006, at the Wayback Machine. (Statistics are for the continuous built-up area).
  3. Statistics Netherlands (CBS), Statline: Kerncijfers wijken en buurten 2003-2005 Archived 1999-04-27 at the Wayback Machine. As of 1 January 2005.


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