Arkel
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| Coordinates: 51°51′50″N 4°59′40″E / 51.86389°N 4.99444°ECoordinates: 51°51′50″N 4°59′40″E / 51.86389°N 4.99444°E | |||
| Country | Netherlands | ||
| Province | Zuid-Holland | ||
| Municipality | Giessenlanden | ||
| Population (2005) | |||
| • Total | 3,600 | ||
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) | ||
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Arkel is a village in the Dutch province of South Holland. It is a part of the municipality of Giessenlanden, and lies about 3 km north of Gorinchem.
Arkel is a former municipality. In 1986 it became part of Giessenlanden.[1]
In 2001, the village of Arkel had 2752 inhabitants. The built-up area of the village was 0.42 km², and contained 1125 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.
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[edit] 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.
[edit] Transportation
Arkel is served by Arkel railway station. It is located north of the town.
[edit] External links
- J. Kuyper, Gemeente Atlas van Nederland, 1865-1870, "Arkel". Map of the former municipality, around 1868.
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[edit] Notes
- ^ Ad van der Meer and Onno Boonstra, Repertorium van Nederlandse gemeenten, KNAW, 2006.
- ^ Statistics Netherlands (CBS), Bevolkingskernen in Nederland 2001. (Statistics are for the continuous built-up area).
- ^ Statistics Netherlands (CBS), Statline: Kerncijfers wijken en buurten 2003-2005. As of 1 January 2005.
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