Arkel
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| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | Zuid-Holland |
| Municipality | Giessenlanden |
| Population (2005) | 3,600 |
- For the town in Armenia, see Argel.
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| The village (dark green) and the statistical district (light green) of Arkel in the municipality of Giessenlanden. |
Arkel (51°52′N 5°0′E / 51.867°N 5°E) 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.
[edit] Transportation
Arkel is served by Arkel railway station. It is located north of the town.
[edit] External links
[edit] References
- ^ Ad van der Meer and Onno Boonstra, "Repertorium van Nederlandse gemeenten", KNAW, 2006. [1]
- ^ 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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