Arkel
Arkel | |
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 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 / 51.86389°N 4.99444°E | |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | South Holland |
| Municipality | Molenlanden |
| Population (2017) | |
• Total | 3,445 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
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]
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.
History
[edit]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
[edit]Arkel is served by Arkel railway station. It is located north of the town.
References
[edit]- ^ Ad van der Meer and Onno Boonstra, Repertorium van Nederlandse gemeenten, KNAW, 2011.
- ^ Statistics Netherlands (CBS), Bevolkingskernen in Nederland 2001 Archived March 19, 2006, at the Wayback Machine. (Statistics are for the continuous built-up area).
- ^ 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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